Stanley Force - Lake District Walk
Saturday 10th May 2008
We arrived at Eskdale shortly after lunchtime and once we had pitched the tent and had a refreshing pint at the Brook House we decided to make the most of the warm weather and go for a short evening walk. As the views were almost none-existent we opted for a low level walk along the banks of the river Esk to Stanley Force.
Start: Eskdale campsite (NY 1780 0106)
Route: Eskdale campsite - St Catherine's Church - Stanley Force - Underbank - Doctor Bridge - St Catherine's Church - Eskdale campsite
Distance: 5.25 miles Ascent: 239 metres Time Taken: 2 hours 55 mins
Terrain: Good paths.
Weather: Hot and very hazy.
Pub Visited: Brook House Inn, Boot Ale Drunk: Tim Taylors Landlord
There were plenty of people enjoying the warm weather at the stepping stones by St Catherine's Church.
Following the well signed path alongside Stanley Gill.
There were signs of a landslip as we reached Stanley Force.
Stanley Force.
Stanley Force.
The lower falls.
Looking back down the path to the falls.
Looking towards Gate Crag (L) and Hartley Crag (R).
Hartley Crag.
A very hazy view of Scafell and Slight Side as we head down to the river Esk.
An un-named tarn below Gate Crag.
With a very welcome seat in the shade.
Reflections in the calm waters at Doctor Bridge.
Exploring St Catherine's Church, although we couldn't go inside today because the floor had just been screed.
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