Walk:	Latterbarrow, Witherslack, Yewbarrow, Witherslack Hall, Whitbarrow Scar, Lord's Seat, Raven's Lodge, Beck Head, Latterbarrow
Start Point:	Roadside near Derby Arms	Grid Ref:	SD 440 829
Distance:	11.5 miles	Ascent:	1,620 feet
Weather:	Misty and mild with a good snow covering	Time:	5.75 hours
Comments:	Last time I did this walk it was a crisp frosty day with great views. Unfortunately today it was misty and mild with limited views! However the group provided good company and it was an enjoyable walk.

 

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Making our way through Latterbarrow . . .

 

there's a lot of snow underfoot

 

The group looks forward to a downhill bit . . .

 

as we walk through Lawns Wood . . .

 

from where we could just make out Witherslack Hall (School)

 

Climbing Whitbarrow Scar . . .

 

and looking back down to the woods

 

Lord's Seat . . .

 

where we disperse for lunch

 

Now which way does the wind blow?

 

Marie catches me on a wall stile

 

The group appears from the mist . . .

 

to take in the misty views . . .

 

over the A590 and the River Kent

 

A melting snowman - it's quite mild toay

 

Time for lunch

 

Two boats and a landing stage - but no boating today

 

Beck Head, where the beck flows from beneath the rock face

 

Some very innovative windows at Beck Head House . . .

 

but where are the ducks?

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