Grasmoor With An Ulterior Motive

Today we set off to walk one of our favourite fells. Grasmoor, overlooking Crummock water. Part of the fabulous view we got to know so well from our holidays at Foulsyke.

 

 

 

We parked at Lanthwaite Green and headed up Gasgale Gill. A route we have done many times, but a first for Breeze and Jay. This is a beautiful gill, with countless clear pools. Breeze made use of many of them

The slopes of Grasmoor on the right and Whiteside on our left. Scrambling at times and occasionally a gentle path like this. Breeze was careering about as usual (have you spotted her yet?).

At the top we reach Coledale Hause. Time to look back to see where we have walked. In the distance you can see a tiny bit of water. That's Crummock water.

Then a little while later, as we reach the summit of Grasmoor, here it is again. Crummock water with Melbreak beyond (the dark fell).

Our route from here will be to head off to the left of this picture, and then pick up the ridge that runs from the middle of the left of the picture into the centre. That's Whiteless Pike.

Crummock Water again as we begin the walk along Whiteless Edge

As we start the descent down Whiteless Breast, our ulterior motive comes into view. The bluebells at Rannerdale, which are apparently at their best this week.

Walking through the bluebells. Grasmoor is the lump at the back.

A beautiful day. 20 degrees when we got back to the car. 9.75 miles and that unmistakeable feeling of being on top of the world at the summit of Grasmoor. There are worse places to eat your pasty!