Not many people know this, but my favourite record of all time is 'Perfect Day' by Lou Reed, who sadly passed away last week. That song could have been a soundtrack for today. Days don't come much better than this. Cool, clear, snow on the high peaks and no-one else for miles.
We parked at Dobgill car park and headed up through dappled woods along Dob Gill to Harrop Tarn. The Helvelyn ridge behind us all the way had a light dusting of snow which had fallen on Saturday night.
Carrying on along the forestry track. Autumn in woodland on a day like this takes a bit of beating
But as we reached the top of the ridge the views started to open up all around - the western fells with just a wisp of cloud on the summits
Zooming in - what an amazing day
Blea Tarn, not quite still enough for reflections
And Scafell Pike (on the horizon - left) - the top of England. A little snow up there today too. Great Gable still has the thinnest bit of cloud at the summit.
Standing in the same spot but a panoramic shot this time - I just can't stop taking photos today
Looking down over Watendlath. Bassenthwaite is just in view on the right of the picture
High Tove summit cairn
On our descent of Cockrigg Crags, Great How and The Dodds across Thirlmere
Looking back towards Swirls across Thirlmere from the Lakeside Path
It really was an amazing day. 9 miles, clear blue skies, not a breath of wind, 360' views and the only other people we saw were at the car park when we started and at another car park which we walked through on the Lakeside path.
RIP Lou, one of my all-time favourite songs too:}
ReplyDeleteYou had a lovely walk, visibility on Monday was great.
It was lovely thanks Bilbo. I just couldn't stop taking pictures!
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