TR - Hampsfell in the snowJan 2021Being under Lockdown is restricting my activities somewhat, but luckily I have some lovely country on my doorstep. Here are some photos from a short walk up my local hill, Hampsfell, on the southern edge of the Lake District, under a mantle of fresh snow.
As I climbed up Fell End, the southern end of the broad Hampsfell ridge, Ingleborough and Morecambe Bay came into view.
Windermere and the upper part of the Vale of Cartmel were covered in low cloud, and the higher fells were also hidden. Usually I can see a lot of the high Lakeland fells from here, but not today. The snow covered hill right of centre is lowly Gummers How.
Tess, our English Springer Spaniel, absolutely loved the powdery snow!
The glistening sands of Morecambe Bay
At the top of Hampsfell is a small area of pristine limestone pavement. This stunted snow covered sycamore caught my eye.
Hampsfell is crowned by the Hospice, a good viewpoint as well as shelter from the elements. Note the crude ‘gunsight’ on the roof.
Descending eastwards, there were excellent views of the Howgills and the hills of the Yorkshire Dales.
A stunted tree with Morecambe Bay beyond
The Howgills
Telephoto view of the Howgills, with the lower Kent valley in the foreground.
I descended into the trees and walked back to Grange-over-Sands along the upper edge of Eggerslack Woods.
Only a short walk, about 4 miles, but wonderful in these conditions.