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Title: Loughrigg fell to Nab Scar part one
Post by: henryb on 18:39:25, 12/02/19
I'm splitting this walk report in two as I took several photos last Sunday in the lakes. Starting from Rydal village I walked beside Rydal water before ascending Loughrigg fell from Loughrigg Terrace. This was the fourth time I've climbed Loughrigg fell. After admiring the views from the summit I made my way to Silver How. It took me 1.75 hours between these summits. Once I gained the summit I descended to Grasmere, my favourite Lakeland village. I decided to complete a circular walk to Rydal via Alcock tarn and Nab Scar. From Grasmere to Rydal took me 1.75 hours. These fells may not be the highest but what I learnt is that sometimes fells which may be miniature in height can offer a rewarding walk experience. Total time was 5.75 hours.


Silver How and Rydal Water:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51754598_2472657879429963_2052507601664475136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_eui2=AeHnLLQHuDfVR983RxQi--DvpYeUjwhr1xBsUtmZ9yytlo_JjrJDiSM-PD6-V4uJ7GUaHr6ZcL9JWGOKrJEUWT8PWOQ_nmGF80NuAzQ7t-pMsA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=5c0b513ffb2747ea1f3399e19e55e868&oe=5D010284)


Silver How and Helm crag:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51651996_2472659169429834_316620144338010112_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_eui2=AeECogkHY7Y2p_DNPfPdlpJvMKodwar-4lQ1XKgIFvl95xYLYHtyi5UKjhVaE3jNBcGklzYtfcP5vGnyz_kn6ywLVdfixPViDP4BtQgPn4RwFg&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=4d3acb0c6fd445d06e12728b04a87f2f&oe=5CE9A01D)


Bowfell and the crinkles:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51768536_2472660702763014_1791292522559963136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_eui2=AeEYPWZgMfT2x9P5D1CsTdiMYdjS8vimRF57fec_DwtfxS5hdSsKQ6cZx-pPQfVLacC1t0YRUzVyvaUf4_Rk7m6E_TK1Q-xnkjd9d0jGFYYNEA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=b2860c1964b222b94f0e97be56064b9f&oe=5CFA4B99)


Ascending Loughrigg Terrace:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51765565_2472661526096265_6156440958566137856_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeFm9aeBDBefCPvaYghubZUPNf6-pIxM4eEmAp1zZh338CfzS-wQ83NtyS1-ScaUIxev9EKu40rvA5zGMBzofCO699FM4Sox2cOVN5YNjXIzew&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=8fabe0f96da79571653fab602d9b0f15&oe=5CE2BB28)


From Silver How to Seat Sandal:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51689259_2472662466096171_5563814460461678592_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeEyuwSPg_qUl8eTvVndwqw4y8yYxM_-1oqI_bAKpLGLVeGp_XUIz16AJ13BC0sHHa-Lsr8dZNG8KFzU637676ruKUMZAIU4Mpm1_74NyV9pWg&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=0afa7ad018d0ccb59321b6fb1deeab14&oe=5CFC07D9)


Langdale Pikes to Steel fell:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51577560_2472665299429221_7107174124639748096_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_eui2=AeG_i2Bjhm13KzDhoLfmGuXKcpCX6rFaXOXItTs9rsZeTtpBDKxjPXonW96zeAZIhfH0tBGg-FAHWNXyFMnhVAUusbEpAEnJBg6oi6XVrvQNog&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=9487721c9d33b6e5d5c763c9d98c8a55&oe=5CFC537E)


the eastern fells:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51915446_2472666502762434_6702982032382754816_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeEDI7DtOFxMMmhdJlM4Zrx0bkxvL1cTDUcrL-rl4OXZMZvTAMPcYrr0V5vUZi8v6IrZm2JxJjET1nlJdKEmRcigWPZCbQuOieo8ViaaxXKFSA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=e92bf9022e8682a241f216de1d713f8f&oe=5CE5537D)


Elterwater, Coniston and Great Langdale fells:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52143653_2472664519429299_2523311836363751424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_eui2=AeEa7M2yKnJYpZRwZ492WPX7lG6AcHNQWpmwHZdgX3P7CoXLtMAsL36szie4xGWLuPwJ4QY9S-bTaYx4_AEffwW2lF4qZula1j5lWesU9bi7tQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=5fa48b6599dce35dfbfad6fd970d80b9&oe=5CF9DF2B)


Grasmere Lake and the central fells:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51694323_2472664932762591_2868501965715800064_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_eui2=AeFmoClgUioyiTG3lHXElMFWXgV4TCp9SsLBVsnKHFunSFsq7gvPb3bIaZvyXfiGEGQMFLygmR_YdE2V0RbJZWpqHeTOd5PLud8FLBOkHHoFGA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=472cd601189d13b7d694ab58901808fe&oe=5CDC2450)


Windermere and Wansfell:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51945468_2472666192762465_2092298429257482240_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_eui2=AeFZiEqDlcYC-s93BrZKyKdCRAQO_2fKoi_L6Xejj4Vrp-zZlUjgrLYV1CDxH0C7dG9d3UHe9dvrL7cHCJjKu6i3x1fpuASEHOgWtg6Jau2BLA&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=4b08f524e6178a5f206d780a3b80749e&oe=5CEA6DA9)


Lingmoor fell, crinkles, Bowfell, Langdale Pikes:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/52033787_2472666782762406_1409609366058827776_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeHQ1K8FKXF5NRBY-4zTl7opE7SK6TrckE3As83PHESv4zDeS0gHdR3zGxIa-gImJg4zOP0oqNfXfa9f8kAxF6ibrVpIrlzf__9QeYc0mkDupg&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=f863cde5182f8dd0673bde23ca66c29b&oe=5CEBCA39)


The eastern fells from Loughrigg:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51714880_2472668239428927_1017559210772135936_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_eui2=AeEPs70aSCvNtnuHvie8FXEfNIpR1_pFeVO0l-pzUM3cPzDtd6C3NKnJxPd0PHsjELzVyFHaFaOU7utUsmxMQBODHQ2lKy4p1n5bfNgFdHX24g&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=aa4fa10c391784554f9684652f6623b6&oe=5CECCCEB)


Grasmere, Seat Sandal, Steel Fell:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51697041_2473348899360861_6259331543001464832_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_eui2=AeGhNowQBVx1rh6Tdfs-y5EK20HmmzuGN9K6m9cv5xO3Nov_xTOUm8JN301c8vfm0Wkwd0Opiwa2ZiUfgpgWKuKMnm_V-0GOC6AE1AwJmzeGYQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=062aacd09f58a7e988db4661245278ca&oe=5CE5F0BB)
Title: Re: Loughrigg fell to Nab Scar part one
Post by: April on 19:30:31, 12/02/19
I was wondering why there were no photos on Loughrigg, when I was looking at your other report, you had hidden them here  :D I guess there is a clue in your titles  :-[

More fab pics from these very rewarding fells  O0
Title: Re: Loughrigg fell to Nab Scar part one
Post by: henryb on 19:32:24, 12/02/19
Thanks April :)  If pressed into stating my favourite central fell, the winner would be Loughrigg O0
Title: Re: Loughrigg fell to Nab Scar part one
Post by: forgotmyoldpassword on 20:40:45, 12/02/19
Thanks April :)  If pressed into stating my favourite central fell, the winner would be Loughrigg O0


I was visiting Grasmere and thought Loughrigg was nothing special - ended up on a morning run around Grasmere, decided to head up to the top and didn't regret it at all, great views.  Also it has quite an under-rated walk out through Redbank Woods which are covered in snowdrops at this time of year.  Absolutely serene part of the world.
Title: Re: Loughrigg fell to Nab Scar part one
Post by: Innominate Man on 00:25:08, 15/02/19
Very nice photos henry, the light was good for capturing some distant views.
I agree with you about Loughrigg, it holds a special place in my heart, despite it's modest height. It's one of those grandstand locations that offers excellent views all around.
Title: Re: Loughrigg fell to Nab Scar part one
Post by: adalard on 16:55:53, 16/02/19
Wonderful stuff, Henry - especially like the one of Bowfell and the Crinkles.  O0