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After yesterdays walk at Elterwater it would have been good to get into the central Lakes again but unfortunately time is at a premium on Saturday so we had to settle for this shory walk up Gummer's How at the foot of Windermere. Recent visits to this small but delightful fell have been spoilt a little by hazy conditions but there was no such problem today. It as been a number of years since I last saw the summit of Skiddaw from here.

AW wrote of Gummer's How..."It is an old man's mountain. And when ancient legs can no longer climb it know ye that the sad day has come to hang up the boots for ever and take to slippers".    Still hope for me yet then!!

We arrived at the car park to find just one car there, on our return it was full. The morning sum catches Gummer's How but we were still in the shadow.

Coniston & Langdale Fells as we set off.

Lakeside with Summer House Knott behind.

A look to the SW towards Ulverston and Hoad Hill.

The Gummer's How hot-tub.

Climbing now with one or two little scrambles if you so wish.

Black Combe as we gain some height.

It's always handy having to stop for pictures....gives me chance to regain my breath.

Before long the summit comes in sight.

Off she goes!

it's easy to use words such as magical and breathtaking but in this case it was true. The Eastern and Far Eastern Fells are laid out before us. On the far left above Steel Fell is the snow top of Skiddaw about 27 miles away.

To the east, the Howgills.

Beautiful Kentmere.

Helvellyn and Fairfield Fells above Claife Heights with Red Screes to the right.

A little closer.

Westward to the Coniston range.

Langdales.

Skiddaw peeks out above Steel Fell.

It was very cold in a stiff breeze but it would have been nice to stay longer

Looking up the Troutbeck valley with Troutbeck Tongue nestling in the centre.

Reluctantly it is time to leave

A last look round

Black & White Combe

Humpbacked Howgills

Nearly back and still looking back.

Just one more time. Usually we couple this walk with a visit to the NT Fell Foot park. Today we had to forego this as the road was closed due to an accident in which one person sadly died.

Next Walk:      31st January 2010 - Lake District - The Kendal Scars

Last Walk:      29th January 2010 - Lakes - Elterwater circular

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