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A doctors appointment in the morning was followed by a short appointment in Kendal. By myself as Edith was at her brothers this left me a few hours free in the afternoon so where better than the 5 minute drive from Kendal to the top of the Underbarrow road for a walk along the scars. Regular readers will know that this is one of my regular walks for which I make no apologies for repeating.

" This is a walk above others : a pleasure every step of the way " ..... A Wainwright   "The Outlying Fells of Lakeland"

Setting off from the car park to Cunswick Fell starts with a short walk through these woods

Locals enjoy the sun

The Whinfell Ridge -- If you haven't done this walk you have missed a gem. Starting from Hucks Bridge on the A6 the ridge extends eastward to Little Coum above the M6 followed by a return along the delightful Borrowdale valley. For more info and pictures from a walk along it look HERE

A first view of the summit of Cunswick Fell

The Howgill Fells peak out above the summit of Benson Knott

Getting closer

First views of the Coniston Fells as they appear from behind the trees of Scar Wood

Gable & Langdales in close up

Cunswick Fell cairn

Summit views

Wonderful Kentmere

Potter Fell

Whinfell Ridge

The Howgill Fells

" They are sleek and smooth looking, from a distance, like velvet curtains in sunlight, like silken drapes at sunset ".... A Wainright ....Walks on the Howgill Fells "

A look back as I make my way back to the car.

Having walked back past the car I am now on my way up Scout Scar

The farmers have just made what will be the last cut of the year.

Maximum zoom & a shaky hand on the Langdales

Where do you start?....Looking over Pike O'Blisco and Crinkle Crags to the Pike with Bowfell to the right and many others.

The Mushroom / The Bandstand / The Shelter (select one) on Scout Scar

A look back as I walk along the ridge

Scout Scar trig point

A look across the Lyth Valley to Whitbarrow

Making my way back along the enscarpment edge.

And finally....back to the car

Next Walk:    16th September 2009 - Lake District - Whitbarrow from Raven's Lodge  

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