As we leave the pub car park one of our first views is across the fields to Grasmoor and Whiteside.

Heading along the lane to Mosedale we come across a familiar view of Grasmoor. It's a repeat of a shot I took several years ago for my very first photography course.

Heading along the track the sun was in our eyes so most shots
along the valley floor had to be taken looking backwards.

As we head along the track the view down Lorton Vale to the Lord's Seat group of fells opens up.

On the other side of the track the view now includes Loweswater Fell and Darling Fell.

As Mosedale Beck comes into view below us it's time to decide if we are heading up Hen Comb.

After inspecting the stepping stones we decide to leave Hen Comb as a possible walk for tomorrow and continue along the track into Mosedale.

We'd forgotton just how much the track climbs up the fellside and are slightly caught out by how much ascent we are going to end up doing. Maybe we should have checked the map first.

We soon find ourselves looking back at the Mosedale Holly Tree.

The only shot of Hen Comb I could get was as we left Mosedale to follow the track to Scale Knott. Stood here it was pleasantly warm, once we left Mosedale it turned bitterly cold as we lost the shelter of the fellside.

It might be bitterly cold in the wind but the view across to Red Pike and the distant Fleetwith Pike more than make up for it.

Rather than take the main path down to Scale Beck we follow the path onto the lower slopes of Scale Knott.

Taking the path onto Scale Knott means we get to enjoy this view across Crummock Water to Grasmoor and Rannerdale Knotts.

Looking across Buttermere to High Snockrigg and Robinson. Any thoughts of staying up high to enjoy lunch with a view are quickly abandoned as the cold edge to the wind quickly turns our fingers numb.

Having dropped down out of the wind we find a relatively sheltered spot for lunch with a view of High Snockrigg and Robinson.

Lunch over we start to follow the path above Scale Beck and are soon enjoying views of Grasmoor once more.

Across the valley we can also enjoy the view of Whiteless Pike behind Rannerdale Knotts.

As a friend found out a few days later we could have avoided much of the wet mud found on this section of the path if we had followed the path higher up the valley side.

Having negotiated the muddy section close to the stream we eventually reach the path, which will take us with relatively dry feet along the side of Crummock Water.

As we approached the bridge the familiar sound of the RAF out practising finds me only just quick enough to grab a shot as the plane heads towards Honister. A sight that always reminds me of my time living on various RAF bases.

Silence returns and we make fast progress along the side of Crummock Water.

Whilst the other side of the valley is still in the sun we are walking in the shadow of Mellbreak.

Walking in the shade means coats and hats stay on despite the blue sky and sunshine on the fells across Crummock Water.

Looking across to Rannerdale Knotts with thoughts of a friend whose ashes are scattered there.

As we reach the far end of Crummock Water we debate which way we will head back. As we passed on a walk through Lanthwaite Wood yesterday we opt to take the long route back to the pub.

As we head across the field towards the pump house the sun catches the end of Loweswater and Darling Fells.

Up ahead the pump house is just about visible through the trees.

Just before we enter Lanthwaite Wood we enjoy the last of the sunshine as it lights up Grasmoor. Now did someone mention a pint before dinner.

 

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