Sunday, 18th November 2007

 

Walk: Moor Howe, Dubbs Road, Sour Howes, Sallows, Garburn Pass, Kentmere Hall, Whiteside End, High Borrans, Moor Howe
Start Point: Moore Howe / Dubbs Road Grid Ref: NY 423 006
Distance:  10 miles Ascent:  1,800 feet
Weather: Mist and drizzle for most of the day
Accompanied by:

Marie, Gill, Andrea (and Shep), led by me

Comments: There was some drizzle to start and we climbed into mist soon after we left Dubbs Road. Sour Howes summit was difficult to spot in the mist. We descended out of the cloud as we dropped towards Kentmere but distant views were still hazy. There were a lot of mountain bikers on the route to Whiteside End and High Borrans - further investigation revealed that this area is a 'mecca' for mountain bike trails.

 

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Before long we come across some rather large puddles - a sign of the previous night's heavy rain

 

One was so large we just had to wade through it

 

Gill, Andrea and Shep appear out of the mist on the way to Sour Howes

 

The summit is difficult to find in mist . . .

 

. . . but we'll opt for this one

 

Sallows is more distinct . . .

 

but Shep doesn't want to pose up here

 

The raindrops look like jewels as we stop for elevenses on Crabtree Brow

 

Shep, and the mandatory stick, wait by the gate

 

This tree would have been much more impressive with sun on it

 

Kentmere Hall started out as a pele tower in the 14th century, with 5ft thick walls . . .

 

. . . but was added to in 15th-16th century, turning it into a farmhouse

 

Shep waits patiently with his stick . . .

 

as we walk towards Whiteside End

 

Kentmere Tarn

 

We are surprised to find a spring in the middle of the path

 

A banking provides a sheltered spot for lunch

 

Shep was going to bring this stick, but decided to leave it behind

 

Is Marie thinking of a rowing adventure?

 

Who threw my stick in here - it's a bit cold today

 

Borrans reservoir

 

A tired looking Shep - 'Are we nearly there yet?'

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