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Saturday again and walking hours are at a premium. The forecast for the day was a dull start and to brighten later, however we couldn't wait so when we parked up near Crag Foot it was to mainly grey skies.

We parked the car in a lane leading to the Eric Morecambe hide and walked back to Crag Foot.

Grey skies but at least it's fine

Passing the chimney at Crag Foot there is a short road walk.

Until this sign is reached on the left where a rough lane is followed upwards.

A look back to home as we make our way along the Coach Road

The lane rises all the way but the incline is not great......thankfully!!!

At this point we lerave the lane to make our way to the summit.

I love this section of the path with its mossy limestone blocks.

Before long the summit Beacon and Trig Point are reached.

A broody Clougha Pike and Bowland hills

Looking down the very dangerous sands of Morecambe Bay

A wee bit brighter over to Grange. That's the top of Black Combe in the middle.

Looking over Arnside Knott to the much brighter Coniston Fells.

And over Whitbarrow to the Fairfield Fells

We made our way down along the top of the eastern crags from where Ingleborough was just visible

Our route then took us down through Strickland Wood to rejoin the Coach Road at the gate (r). Turn right for 50 yards or so.....

...then through a gate on the left enter the area known as Three Brothers.....check on the gate that there is no shooting going on!!!....it's a permissive path and can be closed on shoots.

The path leads out onto the road where we turned left for another short spell on the road.

A peek over the castellated wall reveals the snowy fells of Fairfield and Caudale Moor

Looking down on Leighton Hall and Leighton Moss as we walk down Summerhouse Hill

Close up Conistons.

and a even bigger close up of Dow Crag and the Old Man.

Leighton Hall

Walking down the farm lane towards Leighton Moss

Lots of these chappies around here and even more of there ladies.

Approaching Grisedale farm

Crossing Leighton Moss on the causeway.

A light breeze made relections impossible but I still like this spot.

To my naked eye there doesn't seem much to see but the "twitchers" with their binoculars were out in force and seemed happy.

The RSPB centre at Leighton Moss.....no time even for the cafe today!!

A look over to Warton Crag as we make our way back to the car.

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

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