Molly is joining us today so we've picked a route that will suit her and one that should be nice and quiet too. We left the car at cattle grid behind Howtown
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| Over the clapper bridge to Mellguards |
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| Where we follow the intake wall as it starts to rise |
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| The Steamer leaves for Pooley Bridge as we gain height |
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| We turn across the fell side heading across Swarth Fell, leaving Fusedale behind for now, but we will be coming back down through this lovely valley later |
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| Ullswater |
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| Hallin Fell seen beyond the pillars on Bonscale Fell, the lower of the two being Bonscale Tower. From Bonscale Fell we headed to Arthur's Pike (where we can see our house in the distance!) and then made the long grassy trudge across to Loadpot Hill. Not a very photogenic trudge, so no pics! |
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| Just below the summit of Loadpot Hill we found an lovely little spot for lunch. |
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| Lunchtime cuddles |
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| The we made our way down along the side of Groove Gill |
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| Towards Fusedale |
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| A ruined barn by the path with an intriguing seat.Not sure who it is intended for ? |
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| Fusedale Beck |
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| Howtown comes into view |
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| Nearly back at the car 'wait for me Dad!' |
