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29th June 2015

Keswick from Latrigg

Scroll down for photos and a description of the day's walks....

Thirlmere Cottages

Thirlmere Cottages

The old buildings behind The Dale Head Hall Hotel, Thirlmere have been converted into self-catering cottages and we are staying in one of the units - just (only just!) big enough for two people and a well-behaved dog.

Harrop Tarn

Harrop Tarn

I took Molly for an early leg stretch up to Harrop Tarn from Dobgill Car Park, Thirlmere. No need to Pay & Display as the machine was not working. Up to the left from the tarn (from the wooden footbridge) is Birk Crag.

Birk Crag Summit

Birk Crag Summit

The footpath to the left of the wall is the route we took to Ullscarf Gill two days earlier.

Whelp Side Binka Stone

The solitary walker is enjoying a short break before climbing Helvellyn (the top in cloud). The Binka Stone (right) is worthy of a name, but just where "Binka" comes from is a mystery to me. Later, Karen and I chose Latrigg for the main walk of the day.

Railway Walk from Keswick

Railway Walk from Keswick

Parking close to the old railway station in Keswick, we set off along the route to Brundholme for an ascent of Latrigg. There is nothing new here and you'd be forgiven for leaving the room to put the kettle on, but at least it's not raining...

River Greta Railway Bridge
The River Greta
Railway Bridge

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Railway Halt

Railway Halt

Lunch stop at the halt, Brundholme. Nowadays, we rely on motor cars and smart phones; we listen to discussions about the Euro. 100 years ago, steam-powered locomotives hauled grubby trains along this route and war raged in Europe. 100 years from now ... well, it won't be motor cars, smart phones will be in museums and the Euro will feature in history lessons (will there still be schools?), or do you see things a different way?

To Latrigg

To Latrigg

High Rigg

High Rigg

The lumpy, bumpy fell in the centre is High Rigg - that's on our list for this week.

Derwentwater Latrigg Summit
Bleaberry Fell
View to Keswick

The bump on the fells above and to the left of Derwentwater is Bleaberry Fell. The view to Keswick is a good one on a day like today. There is a bench at the end of the path shown and there is always someone else sat on it, whenever you arrive.

Skiddaw from Latrigg

Skiddaw from Latrigg

And then we walked down the track (wheeled traffic welcome), back to Keswick. I think Latrigg is the only Lakeland felltop that is accessible to those restricted to wheelchairs. Parking would be at the top of Gale Road.

In the evening, I took Molly up onto the lower slopes of Helvellyn for a look across Thirlmere.

Hawes How Island

Hawes How Island

The island of Hawes How is seen in front of the "central" ridge of fells. The plantation hides Launchy Gill - a possible ascent route into those fells, and Armboth Fell in particular (summit not in view, off to the right).

Osprey Aircraft

Osprey Aircraft

An "Osprey" took the military aircraft conduit of the Thirlmere valley, heading north in fading light.

Of the Latrigg walk:

Walkers: Karen, Molly The Dog and Me and there was nobody sat on that bench on Latrigg, so we took in the view for a few minutes.

Route: Along the old railway track from the leisure centre; up the lane past Brudholme and onto the wide grass path to the summit of Latrigg. Down via Mallen Dodd and Spooney Green Lane.

Time taken: 2hrs 45mins over a distance of about 6 miles.

Weather: Dry and warm with sunny intervals.

Refreshments: Cafe West in Fitz Park is a fine place to eat with seats inside and out.

Cafe West

Cafe West (library photo)

All photos copyright Richard Ratcliffe 2015 ©

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