| Walk: | Gummers' How, Sow How Tarn, Cartmel Fell (Raven's Barrow), St Anthony's Church, Foxfield, Simpsons Ground Reservoir, Staveley-in-Cartmel | ||
| Start Point: | Lay-by opposite Fell Foot Brow | Grid Ref: | SD 381 868 |
| Distance: | 8.5 miles | Ascent: | 1,700 feet |
| Weather: | Mainly wet with some heavier showers but mild temperature | ||
| Accompanied by: |
Marie, Ray, Mandy, John D, Phil, Eric, John L, Betsy, lead by me |
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| Comments: | Light rain initially with heavier showers during the day. Views were reasonable and it was quite warm for the time of year. The constantly changing terrain and views helped to take our minds off the weather. | ||
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Heading up the rocky path to Gummers How - it looks like we are in for a wet day!
The trig point on the summit comes into view
A closer look at the trig point - and Ray's trusty umbrella
Hoping the colourful umbrella will brighten the scene
Windermere and Lakeside - is that a steam train in the trees?
The swans are in residence near the boathouse
but decide to come and have a look at us . . .
or is it the bread they are coming for?
Posing for the camera
The water rushes swiftly round the bend . . .
and over the grass covered rocky outcrops
A coffee stop with a view - and rain
Time for a group shot next to the monument
Phil wants to know why we didn't have our coffee stop in the porch
He thinks there would have been room for everyone - but no view!
There is still some autumn colour in the churchyard
The mural commemorates the 500th anniversary of the church
I don't think the horses likes us invading their patch . . .
but they soon showed an interest when we stopped for lunch
A busy outflow from Simpsons Ground Reservoir . . .
but if you watch the water for too long it's quite mesmerising
Heading back on the forest track - trees on one side but there is devastation on the other
And finally descending to Staveley-in-Cartmel, and it's still raining!