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We were undecided the previous evening as to where we would be at 11am. Having been on Brant Fell on Armistice Day we were thinking of going to the local Cenotaph but on looking out of the windows in the morning we decided it was too nice a morning to miss and decided on this our favourite walk. From the mid 1980's until 2006 we were mostly on the summit of Gable bar for an handful of exceptions but this is now out of my reach. We were a bit late getting away and just made it to where we wanted to be with a couple of minutes to spare.

Route Map.

The railway viaduct across the River Kent at Arnside on a lovely mid November morning.

Looking over Arnside Pier and down the estuary of the River Kent.

A look back over the viaduct to Whitbarrow as we set off downstream towards New Barns.

There are a number of anglers along the waters edge although usually by now the best of the fishing here is over.

We can make out the profile of Red Screes and Wansfell just to the left of Whitbarrow.

Now at New Barns with Hampsfell across the estuary.

From New Barns we took the well trodden path up through Copridding Wood....

....taking a breather in the clearing above the first section with a view over to Grange and Hampsfell.

Another short section through the woods to take the path from Heathwaite....

...up the Knott towards the two seats. The bigger path to the right leads directly to the summit. The smaller one past the seats to the viewpoint.

Looking over Heathwaite as we make our way to the viewpoint.

We are now at the viewpoint and it is almost 11am. Just after I took this picture we heard the church clock at start to strike eleven times. We had the place to ourselves.

The Coniston Fells are just visible over Newton Fell.

Eastern and Far Eastern Fells over Whitbarrow.

We found these near the viewpoint. I don't think they are owt to do with Remembrance Day as we often see flowers in this area.

From the viewpoint we made our way to the summit....

....where Edith insisted it was my turn to reluctantly pose.

From the summit we made our way out onto RedHills ....

....for yet more pictures of the surrounding areas which by now dear viewer I am sure you know so well.

We made our way down Redhills and at the sight of the Highland cattle Ediths pace quickened...

They looked so peaceful it would have been a shame to disturb them. However they are happy to have you walk close up so here they are again.....

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We returned to the beach where the anglers were still trying their luck...

.....and a short walk took us back into Arnside...

....where the day was finished off with a couple of hot sausage rolls and coffee on the pier.

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