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I was by myself as Edith wanted to catch up with some jobs at home before visiting her brother later in the afternoon. I was away straight after breakfast and parked up and walking for around 08:30hrs. A lovely day although there was a bit of a breeze which was for the most part of the walk behind me. Distant views were spoilt some by the hazy conditions. An enjoyable walk however on a fantastic piece of limestone with a finish along the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal.

Route Map

A look along the canal from where I parked the car. There was a good breeze as can be seen by the water.

A short walk along the A6070 took me to Holme Park Farm where I took  the lane up towards Holme Fell.

A look back over the farm towards Beetham Fell with Arnside Knott just showing on the far left.

Looking over to Warton Crag and Cringlebarrow

Gaining a little height and looking to Farleton Knott.

Entering the National Trust's Holme Park Fell.

There are a number of routes towards Farleton Knott. One that I usually follow is the one shown here that follows a terrace towards the summit. Today however my route is straight ahead for a while.

An old lime kiln at the side of the path.

There were lots of orchids nearby.

A look back as I approach the top of my path with hazy views to Whitbarrow and the Coniston Fells.

Just before reaching this wall and gate I took a track off to the left.

A gentle uphill path with lots of.....

....gorgeous limestone pavement.

Looking over to the equally delicious Hutton Roof Crags

And to Warton Crag with the Power Stations at Heysham to the left.

Eaves Wood with the disused Middlebarrow Quarry (l) and Arnside Knott (r) with the Furness Peninsula behind.

The wider picture.

After a while I decided to leave the track and make my own way through the fractured limestone.

The going is slow as I pick my way through...

....but the top is in sight.

Farleton Knott summit looking to Lakeland. The cairn that I want to visit is in centre picture.

A short walk from the highest point took me to the stile over the wall.....

.....from where it was a few minutes walk to the cairn.

The cairn on Farleton Knott with the Coniston Fells behind.

Eastern and Far Eastern Fells

I did once know what this "feature" was but can't remember now and "Google" hasn't been helpful.

More orchids as I start my descent.

My descent was first along the main path eastwards before turning northwards..

....to pick up....

....a strong track leading down to the old quarry.

Eventually I arrived at the single track of Puddlemire Lane where a left turn....

.....took me down towards the canal....

I joined the canal at Kiln Hall.

All that remains now is a gentle walk back..

Farleton Knott as I approach Duke's Bridge.  Take care when you go under the bridge and make sure you leave the canal for a short while to cross the M6 and walk through a couple of fields. If you don't you'll come to a dead-end where the canal is once again culverted under the motorway.

Crossing the M6

Not exactly a host of golden daffodils but the dandelions did make a splendid foreground.

This was meant to be the closing shot of the report but as I was taking it I heard a noise below me....

....and saw this family making there way along the canal.

Next Walk:      2nd May 2011 - Lake District - Hampsfell

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