| Area: | Lake District | Ascent: | 1410 feet |
| Walk No: | 95 (Part 1) | Time: | 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Date: | 6th November 2007 | Parking: | Elterwater |
| Distance: | 6.50 miles | Weather: | Fine and Sunny |
| Route: | Elterwater - Red Bank - Loughrigg Fell - Loughrigg Tarn - Skelwith Bridge - Elterwater |
I was by myself today as Edith was visiting her brother. It was a glorious day but I wanted to be back for mid afternoon so it was a quick dash up the M6 and along the A591 to Ambleside and then to Elterwater. My route was quite simple. From Elterwater I made my way up towards Huntingstile Crag before dropping down to the top of the Red Bank road. From there I nipped up Loughrigg Fell enjoying glorious views every step of the way. After following the ridge southwards I descended to Loughrigg Tarn and then to Skelwith Bridge. From there it was a simple stroll back to Elterwater taking in Skelwith Force on the way.
A glorious November morning in Elterwater
My path would take me through the bracken to the right of the car to the bottom of Huntingstile Crag
There were glorious views all round. Here I am looking up the valley towards the Langdale Pikes
Looking back to Wetherlam
Looking down to Elterwater with Lingmoor Fell behind
At the top of the path now and looking to Seat Sandal, Stone Arthur and Great Rigg
The path and stepping stones which I took to the top of Red Bank
Silver How from the path to Red Bank
Grasmere and Dunmail Raise from the same place
Seat Sandal, Fairfield, Great Rigg and Stone Arthur from the same spot
Dropping down to Red Bank and the Mere comes into view
As the path swung to the south Rydal Water came into view
The views were fantastic but care was needed on the path. It isn't steep but it was quite wet and slippy
But I was soon at the top of Red Bank
Looking to the stepped path up Loughrigg. Taken into the sun
The delightful "Loughrigg Terrace" one of Lakelands most well walked paths
Looking down to the weir at the foot of Grasmere
Silver How from the ascent of Loughrigg
Looking across the valley to Heron Pike, Great Rigg and Seat Sandal
Grasmere
Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes. The tiny "knobble" on the right is Sergeant Man
Lingmoor with the Crinkle Crags and Bowfell behind
Wetherlam, Swirl How and Great Carrs
Finally I arrived at the summit of Loughrigg.
For Part 2 of this walk click here
Last Walk: 4th November 2007 - A Malham circular
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