| Area: | Lake District | Ascent: | 770feet |
| Walk No: | 434 | Time: | 3hours |
| Date: | 19th August 2010 | Parking: | Elterwater |
| Distance: | 5.50miles | Weather: | Cloudy and dull with a little sun at the end. |
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The weatherman the previous evening had given this to be the best day for a number of days so despite it being very grey and murky at home we set off straight after breakfast. As we headed northwards along the A6 between Carnforth and Milnthorpe the heavens opened and the wipers on the car could barely cope with the deluge. However it did not last long as we passed Levens Hall the roads were dry. We arrived at Elterwater on a very dull, grey morning and walked over to Red Bank passing Huntingstile Crag on the way to Red Bank. After a short diversion to Loughrigg Terrace we made our way to Loughrigg Tarn, Tarn Foot and down to Skelwith Bridge. After a break by the river for our butties we returned along the ever popular route to Elterwater. Despite the dull day and a few passing showers we only encountered a very short and light bit of drizzle and were able to complete the walk in t-shirts.
It looked as if the weather could do anything as we got ready for the off at Elterwater.
From the look of the roads there looked as if there had been plenty of overnight rain.
Having had chat to a couple and their young son who recognised Edith from the website we set off across Walthwaite Bottom on our way towards Huntingstile Crag.
Fortunately this shower and others that we saw nearby during the course of the walk missed us and we completed the walk t-shirts.
Heron Pike comes into view as we make our way to just below Huntingstile Crag.
A look back at Wetherlam and Lingmoor under dark cloud.
Around this point we turned off to the right to take the path down to the top of Red Bank.
Looking back to Huntingstile Crag
Silver How
A look over Grasmere towards Dunmail Raise.
Seat Sandal, Great Rigg, Heron Pike and Nab Scar as we start the descent to Red Bank.
A gloomy Loughrigg.
From the Red Bank road we made a short diversion onto the Loughrigg Terrace.
A touch of sun on Helm Crag.
From the terrace we walked back towards Red Bank to make our way to Loughrigg Tarn.
Passing Oaks on our way to Loughrigg Tarn
A colourful display in the gloomy conditions.
Looking over the tarn to Little Loughrigg and Black Fell.
And to the Langdale Pikes
We made our way to Tarn Foot on the way to Skelwith Bridge.
A brief "buttie stop" at Skelwith Bridge.
Passing by Skelwith Force.
The Langdale Pikes as we return along the popular path to Elterwater.
Wetherlam over the River Brathay.
No chance of reflections on Elter Water today but at least we've missed the showers.
A family outing.
The sun is trying to put in an appearance.
A look back to Loughrigg as we approach Elterwater and there's blue sky.
A sunny afternoon at the Brittania.
And finally.....back to the car.
Next Walk: 21st August 2010 - Lake District - Black Fell & Tarn Hows
Last Walk: 16th August 2010 - Lake District - Barrow from Uzzicar
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