Sunday, 14th October 2012

 

Walk: Grasmere, Easedale Tarn, Codale Tarn, Tarn Crag, Far Easedale
Start Point: School playground, Grasmere Grid Ref: NY 338 073
Distance: 9.3 miles Ascent: 1,720 feet
Weather: Overcast becoming sunny in the afternoon Time: 6.25 hours
Comments: Walking from Grasmere today was to be a walk with a photographic focus. There were good views and lots of interest and some afternoon sun enhanced the conditions. After following the popular route to Easedale Tarn we took some time to capture the reflections in the water. It was then on to Codale Tarn and more reflections before making our way to Tarn Crag. After lunch overlooking Easedale Tarn we followed the pleasant descent to Far Easedale before tackling the rocky path to Grasmere.

Scroll down to see photos of the walk

Phil captures two boats . . .

 

as we stop at Waterhead . . .

 

to take in the views

 

Parking in the school playground the tree stands out vividly . . .

 

and this garden is full of colour

 

We will save Helm Crag for another day . . .

 

as we head towards Sourmilk Gill . . .

 

showing the effects of recent rain

 

Higher up Phil spots Kath . . .

 

capturing another waterfall

 

Easedale Tarn

 

but the water isn't quite still today . . .

 

but Phil adjusts his camera . . .

 

and takes a sneaky photo of Kath . . .

 

taking in the reflections

 

There are good views back to the Tarn . . .

 

as we climb towards Belles Knott . . .

 

along a zig-zag path . . .

 

and Phil zooms in on a large group back at the Tarn

 

Codale Tarn provides more reflections . . .

 

and Phil captures me . . .

 

before I get a photo of him . . .

 

and there are more reflections . . .

 

at each end of the tarn

 

Looking back to Codale Tarn . . .

 

with Pavey Ark and Harrison Stickle in the distance

 

Phil finds a spot for lunch . . .

 

with views across to Morecambe Bay

 

and down to Easedale Tarn with its surrounding moraines

 

A cairn marks this vantage point . . .

 

and another one . . .

 

marks the position of the Wainwright

 

An interesting rocky outcrop helps to give perspective

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