Whin Rigg & Illgill Head

19/10/2013

 

Walk: Cinderdale Bridge, Irton Fell, Whin Rigg, Illgill Head, Brackenclose
Start Point: Cinderdale Bridge Grid Ref: NY 128 038
Distance: 7 miles Ascent: 2,300 feet
Max Altitude: 2,025 feet Time: 5 hours
Weather Misty but dry
Comments: To avoid having a long road walk we left one car at the junction of the Wasdale Head road and the entrance to the National Trust campsite then returned to Cinderdale Bridge for the start of the walk. We set out at 11.30am having delayed the start of the walk to take advantage of better weather. However, by the time we had climbed up onto the ridge the mist had descended and stayed with us until after we had left Illgill Head. At least we had good views of Wasdale Head and the surrounding fells for the last part of the walk.

 

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Mist covers the fells surrounding Wastwater

 

Sheila and Marie take in the views down the valley . . .

 

past Latterbarrow

 

The mist closes in as we climb higher

 

Reaching Whin Rigg . . .

 

Kath . . .

 

Marie . . .

 

and Sheila pose for a summit shot

 

Then at Illgill Head . . .

 

we all pose . . .

 

again

 

As we descend we can see Wasdale Head in the sun . . .

 

and across Wastwater to Yewbarrow

 

Sheila leads the way . . .

 

as we make our way past the gill . . .

 

and over the footbridge

 

Looking down the valley to Middle Fell

 

Lots of rowan berries for the birds

 

A last view of Wastwater . . .

 

before we cross Lingmell Beck

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