Sunday, 7th April 2013

 

Walk: Tongue Gill, Brackenwife Knotts, Great Rigg, Heron Pike, Lord Crag, Nab Scar, Pelter Bridge, Rydal Water, Grasmere
Start Point: Grasmere A591 lay-by Grid Ref: NY 338 084
Distance: 11 miles Ascent: 3,000 feet
Weather: Sunny and mild Time: 6.25 hours
Comments: The walk started with a steep climb over Brackenwife Knotts and on to Great Rigg. By this time some of us were regretting the winter gear as the day turned out to be milder than expected with sunshine for most of the day. Heading back down the west arm of the Fairfield Horseshoe we found the perfect spot for lunch on Lord Crag. After checking out the location of Nab Scar we continued down to Rydal and decided to head towards Pelter Bridge instead of taking the Coffin Route. We then skirted Rydal Water and Grasmere before making our way back to the car.

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Crossing Tongue Gill . . .

 

we follow a large number of sheep . . .

 

before heading over Brackenwife Knotts

 

A pause to catch our breath gives time for photos of Tongue Gill to Grisedale Hause . . .

 

and across to the Langdale Pikes

 

John decides he prefers the snow . . .

 

while some of us choose a shorter route

 

Another snowy section, which John finds too slippery . . .

 

so he makes his way across to join the rest of the group

 

A few rocks provide good seats . . .

 

for our elevenses stop

 

Stopping for a chat on Great Rigg . . .

 

gives me time to take photos towards Fairfield . . .

 

and down to Heron Pike

 

Looking back up to the curve of the Fairfield Horseshoe . . .

 

while Ian and Karen spot a photo opportunity . . .

 

before posing for a group photo

 

Lord Crag, our lunch spot . . .

 

which stands out clearly as we descend . . .

 

to Nab Scar . . .

 

where I get 'one for the album'

 

Rydal Water comes into view as we descend . . .

 

and lower down another one of the islands . . .

 

is too good to miss

 

Ian & John enjoy extra refreshments at Pelter Bridge

 

Rydal Water . . .

 

and again

 

The weir at the end of Grasmere . . .

 

where I spot a couple of black-headed gulls . . .

 

and check out the view up to Dunmail Raise, with Helm Crag on the left and Seat Sandal on the right

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