Had a lovely walk early November, with all 4 seasons. A bitter wind up on the tops, and a touch of snow to walk in. Lots of people up on Hay Stacks including some very young walkers enjoying themselves. I hadn't seen many red squirrels before yesterday, but shortly after leaving Buttermere I saw five of them close up squabbling in the hedgerow. There was a little bit of storm damage to the paths from last weekends torrential rain, but nothing that couldn't be repaired in time. The story should be on the blog soon.
One stayed still enough for a picture - they looked healthy for the winter
Looking along Buttermere with Fleetwith Pike at the far end.
The same view but higher up the slope now
Looking down on Buttermere with Grasmoor beyond.
Up on the top now in the cold wind looking at High Crag
Looking down to Seat with Hay Stacks beyond, and Great Gable in the distance
On top of Hay Stacks looking back along Buttermere
Innominate Tarn - cold and icy
Looking across to Great Gable and Kirk Fell
The view back along Buttermere with Fleetwith Pike on the left and Hay Stacks on the right
And the view back from Buttermere
I'm not suprised Hay Stacks was one of Wainwright's favourites - a very atmospheric place even in the cold!