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Holme Park Fell and Farleton Knott; I wonder how many folk when heading northwards to the Lakes for their walks even know what this magnificent lump of limestone is called and what delights it holds. It as often puzzled me why AW when writing The Outlying Fells of Lakeland managed to exclude both this and Arnside Knott from the book. Granted neither lay within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, but then, neither does Humphrey Head and both these leave dear old Humphrey Head way behind in respect of walking and views. However in the case of Holme Park Fell and Farleton Knott there is an upside. It means that those who do take the time to visit don't have the crowds to contend with.

Route Map

We parked up on the Clawthorpe Road which saves a bit of climbing. There were two reasons for this 1) My chest felt a bit tight tight this morning and my breathing more laboured than usual. 2) I wanted to walk to Farleton Knott via Newbiggin Crags and this is the best side to do them from. our initial path was easy walking.

A warm and sunny morning although a wee bit hazy. Here looking over to Arnside Knott in centre picture. Just below us the top of the quarry face at Holme Park Quarry can just be seen.

There were a couple of other cars parked at the roadside but the occupants were talking and we had the place to ourselves as we made our way towards Newbiggin.

A Hazy look towards home with Warton Crag to the right.

A look back into the sun towards Hutton Roof Crags as a fellrunner catches us up.

Eventually we arrive at where the limestone pavement starts. The first part is well shattered and we carefully pick our way through it.

Soon we reach a better area of pavement which is less shattered.

Limestone country isn't everybody's cup of tea but we love it which is just as well because it's all around our local area.

A look back as we make our way to the summit of Farleton Knott and there is a couple following behind us. They are next to the wall on the right hand side of the picture.

We decided to visit the highest point of Farleton Knott first....

...with views over the M6 and Holme to Eaves Wood and Arnside Knott. Just between and beyond them is Humphrey Head......still can't think what AW was thinking of, maybe Kent's Bank had a chippy ;-)

Looking N'wards from the summit to the cairn and Lakeland beyond. The couple just leaving the summit must have not bothered coming up here because we never saw them again.

Looking to Middleton Fell with Crag Hill beyond.

Sorry!......can't resist looking this way.

Zooming in for an hazy view over Whitbarrow to the Coniston & Langdale Fells.

That's the couple who had been following us up here.

We left the summit to make our way to the cairn. There's a stile we have crossed once already just near that sign.

Cross the stile, then down, then up....Simples!

Passing a shelter on the way.

Him & Her at the cairn....picture courtesy of Robbie fae Scotland who was the male half of the couple who came up behind us. Should get more of these "him & her" pictures ...must read the camera manual to find how the timer works.

Heaven is....The Arnside & Silverdale AONB, even at a distance.....

...and not forgetting an hazy Lakeland.

Looking over Sizergh Castle and Helsington Barrows to the Fairfield Fells.

A distant Ingleborough.

Rob and his good lady had left us after a chat to visit the summit so we started to make our way back towards the car.

Our return path was a gentle return along a mainly grassy path below the crags.

Easy walking and a nice gentle descent.

A glimpse of the Howgills.

Watch out for the turtles!.....or maybe a big tortoise.

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

Next Walk:      15th July 2011 - Arnside & Silverdale AONB - Arnside Knott

Last Walk:       13th July 2011 - Lake District - Gummer's How & Fell Foot Park

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