| Walk: | Bampton, Drybarrows, Fordingdale Bottom, Burnbanks, Rosgill Moor, Rosgill, Bampton | ||
| Start Point: | Bampton | Grid Ref: | NY 517 176 |
| Distance: | 10 miles | Ascent: | 1,750 feet |
| Weather: | Sunny spells with a heavy rain/hail shower. | ||
| Accompanied by: |
John D (leader), Phil, Marie, Ray, Mandy, John L, Betsy, Debbie, Martin |
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| Comments: | Quite boggy fields and fells. A gradual walk up to the cairn and a gradual descent to Fordingdale Bottoms where the waterfalls where impressive. Snow was visible on the high fells but not lying too thickly. It was warmer than expected. | ||
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A promise of some sun as we get ready for walking at Bampton Bridge
Gathering the troops - is John about to give a talk?
Is there enough snow for a snowman?
All change - as the rain starts to come down
Before long it has brightened up - but we are all rather wet . . .
so the sun comes out to dry us off
Perhaps we should be walking over in the valley
Guess who reached the cairn first . . .
but we all manage to find a spot for our coffee break
Our first view of Haweswater . . .
with some spectacular views in the opposite direction
Time to head back down . . .
and cross the bridge - but who is venturing out first
Lots of water in the beck today . . .
gives lots of opportunities for taking pictures . . .
Another view of Haweswater from lower down . . .
and even more waterfalls . . .
and still more
The light catches the water as we head further down . . .
and yet another view of the dam . . .
and even more waterfalls . . .
we just couldn't resist . . .
taking more pictures
Time for a pause at the next bridge . . .
before another look back at Haweswater
Some very nice houses in Burnbanks - a little remote for me
Our lunch spot gives one last view of Haweswater . . .
followed by a last view of Kidsty Pike
And a treat as we pass through Rosgill . . .
did somebody mention pork chops?
Looks like he could be Big Daddy!
Almost back - as we approach Bampton . . .
and find we have one last ascent