| Walk: |
Nicky Nook, Fell
End, Grizedale Bridge, Barnacre Moor, Burns Farm, Tithe Barn Lane |
| Start Point: |
Scorton |
Grid Ref: |
SD 501 487 |
| Distance: |
7.4 miles |
Ascent: |
1,140 feet |
| Weather: |
A crisp sunny day |
Time: |
4.25 hours |
| Comments: |
It was a perfect day for walking with wall
to wall sunshine and frozen ground that made the potentially muddy
sections much easier to navigate. Arriving at the trig point on Nicky
Nook there were good views in all directions and snow could be seen on
the higher Lakeland Fells. We faced a cold breeze as we ascended to
Barnacre Moor but the sun and climb counteracted the cold. A couple of
steep descents were easy to navigate, particularly as the section
leading down to Grizedale Brook was stepped! An enjoyable walk on a
lovely day. |
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
Looking down on Wyresdale Lake from the ascent to Nicky Nook
A large duck family on the tarn near . . .
Nicky Nook trig point
Grizedale Bridge - with good parking nearby
This lamb had a lot to say . . .
but others were busy eating
A sunny bank was the ideal place for lunch
An unusual covered reservoir
Marie admires this large tree . . .
as we descend to Grizedale Brook
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