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richardh1905

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TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« on: 23:00:37, 23/02/20 »
Loughrigg 23/02/2020

Managed to squeeze in a walk up Loughrigg between the wintery showers today. After parking (FREE) in the big layby to the west of the Grasmere showground, we took the minor road past the Wordsworth visitor centre, and followed the White Moss minor road to the western end of Rydal Water. The skies opened as we crossed the bridge, hailstones and all, but the shower passed quickly enough, and the sun came out, some warmth in it now that it is late February.

Keen to get to the top and down before the weather turned again, we pressed on up to the slate cavern, before ascending southwards up a steep track, views unfolding behind us.


Rydal Water, with Helm Crag beyond

The track reached a broad saddle, and we picked a meandering path heading westwards up towards Loughrigg, passing a tarn before the final pull up to the summit.

Fantastic views from the top, SW to the Coniston Old Man group, W to Langdale Pikes and Bowfell, and N to Helvellyn. The wind was cold, though, so we didn't hang about too long.


Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and Langdale Pikes from just below the summit


Coniston Old Man group from the summit of Loughrigg


Seat Sandal and Fairfield

The descent down to Grasmere was steeper than the ascent, and I decided to let the dog off the lead as I was worried that she would pull me off my feet (no sheep about).


Grasmere far below

Back to Grasmere village along a pleasant woodland track, and then along a minor road passing to the west of the mere. The weather hadn't finished with us, though!


Weather back to normal!

Despite the variable weather, a very pleasant 5 mile walk, taking us just over two and a half hours.

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« Last Edit: 08:32:44, 24/02/20 by richardh1905 »
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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #1 on: 06:35:51, 24/02/20 »
Excellent pics & report Richard O0
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richardh1905

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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #2 on: 08:09:11, 24/02/20 »
Excellent pics & report Richard O0

Thanks Tracey. A bit brief, my report! But it was a short walk.

Beautiful views for such a small hill.
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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #3 on: 08:18:32, 24/02/20 »
Lovely pics of the snow topped hills.
I've been up Loughrigg a couple of times but always when the weather has been dodgy so never seen the views.

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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #4 on: 08:31:11, 24/02/20 »
Thanks Ridge - we were lucky with the weather, and the views were fantastic.
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« Reply #5 on: 08:57:55, 24/02/20 »
Loughrigg does give great views of the surrounding fells - lovely pics of them in the snow. 

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« Reply #6 on: 09:39:56, 24/02/20 »
Grand little walk and pics, well snatched from this awful month  O0

richardh1905

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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #7 on: 10:22:54, 24/02/20 »
Thanks pdstsp, vghikers.

One of the advantages of living locally (and retiring early) is that I can seize the moment and take advantage of brief lulls in the bad weather.

Not so nice this morning, though - slushy snow and cold rain.


Fell End above Grange Over Sands
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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #8 on: 11:38:17, 24/02/20 »
Lovely pics Richard O0
Loughrigg is well up in the 'best views for least effort table'

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« Reply #9 on: 11:40:15, 24/02/20 »
Lovely pics Richard O0
Loughrigg is well up in the 'best views for least effort table'

Thanks Karl :)

Quite a tough climb though, despite it's modest height.
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« Reply #10 on: 19:42:42, 24/02/20 »
Lovely pics Richard  O0

It was a mixed day on Sunday but nice when the sun was out  :)
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« Reply #11 on: 19:47:54, 24/02/20 »
Lovely pics Richard  O0

It was a mixed day on Sunday but nice when the sun was out  :)

Thanks April - yes, it's nice to actually feel a bit of warmth in the sun at last.
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« Reply #12 on: 21:46:04, 25/02/20 »
Smashing report and pics Richard  O0   I'm liking the dusting of snow on the hills.  Hopefully it will remain as just a dusting for the next couple of weeks!




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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #13 on: 08:46:42, 26/02/20 »
Lovely photos Richard    :)    Nice to see some sunlight on the fells

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Re: TR - Loughrigg between the showers.
« Reply #14 on: 17:30:44, 27/02/20 »
Thanks Mel, Dovegirl :)

A lot more than a dusting on the fells now!

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