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Askham is a delightful village and the walking from here is on grassy fells with gentle slopes, just what I need.

We left the car opposite St Peter's Church near Askham Bridge and walked up through the village.

Before long we were on the open fellside and gaining height. A look back to the North Pennines.

The way ahead follows the wall to the next gate and then onto the open fells.

Walking across Askham Fell towards The Cockpit we noticed that the bracken had been cut. I haven't seen this done for many years and it puzzled me.

Eventually we arrived at the Stone Circle which is known as The Cockpit.

First views of Ullswater with Little Mell Fell to the left and Blencathra just visible behind it.

From The Cockpit we rook the bridleway which eventually leads to Howtown. We however left this path at the wall corner near the trees in this picture to take the path up Barton Fell.

Looking back from the start of the path up Barton Fell. Shortly after this we diverted on a smaller path which would take us to White Knott and Loup Knott before reaching Arthur's Pike itself.

Following this path gave delicous views across Ullswater to Gowbarrow Fell, Sheffield Pike and the Helvellyn Dodds.

Whilst slightly behind us Blencathra was now visible behind Great & Little Meldrum and Little Mell Fell

The two young ladies on horseback were the only people we saw during the walk apart from those in Askham of course.

Bonscale Pike from just below the summit of Arthur's Pike with the cleft of Swarthbeck Gill between.

Distant Skiddaw and Blencathra

Gowbarrow Fell and the Dodds

Hallin Fell in the centre with Beda Fell & Place Fell behind. In the distance the Helvellyn ridge dominates the skyline.

Arthur's Pike summit cairn.

From the cairn we just headed E'wards across rough but surprisingly dry ground to pick up the High Street path.

The High Street track was rather waterlogged in places as can be seen here. Edith utilises the Boundarystone to remove some grit from her boot.

All downhill now.....well mostly as we head for Heughscar Hill.

More bracken harvesting.......I suspect this may be the answer but not 100% sure. It is only a couple of miles away though .....LAKELAND GOLD

A look back as we climb up Heughscar Hill

Heughscar Hill

The gentle descent to Askham

Back in the village and yes......A cuppa and a scone

And finally............back to the car.

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