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A glorious day weatherwise and one that I could not miss. Given my balance problems of a couple of days ago I wanted a walk that if I had any reoccurrence I could get down quickly so picked this little walk which offers so much in the way of views for so little effort.

We left the car by the roadside near the River Brathay at Clappersgate

A short walk back over the bridge and across the road saw us take a path up towards Todd Crag on the southern end of Loughrigg.

As we gained height the views started to appear. Here we are looking down on Waterhead at the top of Windermere. In the centre of the picture can be seen the outline of the remains of the Roman Fort named Galava.

Black Fell, Holme Fell and the Coniston Fells

A covering of snow on the Crinkle Crags and Bowfell

The Fairfield Horseshoe

Red Screes

Wansfell and the distant Kentmere Fells

The always delightful Lily Tarn.

It wasn't my intention today to carry on to the summit of Loughrigg itself although it was tempting. The plan was to carry on as far as the Miller Bridge to Loughrigg Tarn bridleway and drop down to the tarn. On our way the views all around were gorgeous.

Almost at the bridleway under Ivy Crag and all that remains of the snow that covered the fellside. Maybe the remains of a snowman.

Another of my favourite viewpoints of the Langdale Pikes. We met up the couple shown in the picture near Loughrigg Tarn. They were called Mike & Sue Brown. By pure coincidence I had recieved an e_mail from Mike a few days earlier asking if he could use some of our pictures on his holiday cottage website Wilwyn Cottage to which I had replied in the affirmative. We walked together for a while as far as Skelwith Bridge.

Walking around Loughrigg Tarn.

We made our way down to Skelwith Bridge via a path that takes you through the caravan park between Little Lougrigg and Neaum Crag.

We parted company from Mike & Sue at Skelwith Bridge as they were going to Elterwater. We paid a visit to Chesters, very nice but a bit pricey for me.

Unfortunately there is little choice of return from Skelwith Bridge to Clappersgate. The obvious is along the busy Ambleside to Great Langdale road but a far more pleasant way is via Skelwith Fold and Bog Lane.

Looking towards the southern end of Loughrigg from Skelwith Bridge.

The minor road ro Skelwith Fold is usually very quiet and as you gain height the views start to reappear.

Great & Little Langdale from Skelwith Fold

Magic!!

Skelwith Fold. From here it was all downhill along Bog Lane to the car.

Skelwith Fold farm with Loughrigg.

And again with Lingmoor and the Langdales.

Looking up to the Parish Church of Clappersgate as we approach.

A footbridge over the River Brathay gives pedestrian access to the church.

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

Next Walk:      28th November 2008 -- Arnside & Silverdale AONB -- Arnside Knott from Arnside

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