Sunday, 4th January 2015

Walk: Catrigg Force, Stainforth, Stainforth Force, Smearsett Scar, Pot Scar, Feizor, Stackhouse
Start Point: Langcliffe car park Grid Reference: SD 823 651
Distance: 11.4 miles Ascent: 2,100 feet
Time: 6.5 hours (including stop at Feizor Tea Rooms)
Weather: Sunny and clear
Comments: The forecast was good but the weather was even better, cold and crisp with little wind and lots of sun! The frost covered fields were a delight but the frost covered stiles needed lots of care. The clear air enhanced the views and photo opportunities and the frozen ground made otherwise boggy and muddy sections easy to navigate. A perfect day for a perfect walk!

Heading out of Langcliffe on a cold and crispy morning . . .

and looking back towards Settle

Pen-y-Ghent comes into view as we make our way towards . . .

Catrigg Force . . .

where Ian and Karen take in the view

A footbridge takes us across Stainforth Beck

Another bridge takes us across the River Ribble . . .

to Stainforth Force . . .

an ideal spot for our morning break . . .

and a chance to take a closer look at the waterfall

Time for the farmer to prepare the pasture land . . .

but we are far enough away to not be affected

Karen and Ian pose on Smearsett Scar summit . . .

and I join them for another photo

Pendle Hill rises out of the mist in the distance . . .

with Pen-y-Ghent in the opposite direction . . .

and Ingleborough also in view

Pot Scar summit

Not talking - or just providing a back rest?!!

Feizor tea rooms - an extra tea break!

Karen spots a 'lone pine' . . .

and I take closer look

We re-cross the River Ribble . . .

as the light begins to fade . . .

and we make our way back into Langcliffe

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