| Walk: | Grasmere, Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag, Steel Fell, Grasmere | ||
| Start Point: | Grasmere: lay-by on A591 | Grid Ref: | NY 339 082 |
| Distance: | 8 miles | Ascent: | 2,500 feet |
| Weather: | A dry start with rain and wind developing later | ||
| Accompanied by: |
Marie, Andrea, Gill and Shep, led by me |
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| Comments: | After the steep climb up to Helm Crag we had good views as we walked across to Gibson Knott and Calf Crag. An easy stroll along the ridge to Steel Fell saw the weather close in with some mist then rain and wind. Apart from a couple of rocky sections the path down from Steel Fell was a gradual (more or less) grassy track. | ||
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Looking over Lancrigg Wood to Helm Crag
Sunlight hits the High Raise ridge
Lots of water in Sourmilk Gill today
Shep is camera-shy for this shot
Harrison Stickle and Pike O'Stickle emerge from the mist, Pavey Ark to the right
Not much further now - to the top of Helm Crag that is
The South top of Helm Crag
The main top - doesn't look much like a Howitzer from here
Sunlight touches Tarn Crag and snow highlights the High Raise ridge
A sunny spell overlooking Far Easedale
and I try out a 'mountaineering' pose
Make sure you don't step on the 'trick' stones
A very windy Calf Crag
Andrea hangs onto the cairn while Gill hangs onto Shep
Quick before I get blown off the top!
Fighting the elements on Steel Fell
Looking up at 'The Lion and the Lamb' from the descent of Steel Fell
Gushing water at Mill Bridge