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Title: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: henryb on 16:46:13, 13/11/18
With weather forecasters predicting heavy rain last Sunday morning followed by a brighter afternoon, I decided to climb a low fell in the morning followed by a low level vantage point in the afternoon. I got 555 service to Dale Bottom from Ambleside at 930am. I targeted High Rigg. Sadly I didn't get the chance to take many photos as the rain was really tipping it down. It was a day for the waterproofs. I gained the summit within the hour of walking. It was my 100th Wainwright fell. I ran back to the bus stop eager to catch 1137 back to Ambleside. I got back with 10 minutes to spare. After checking the weather forecast I decided to go to Windermere and climb Orrest Head. I always base my walks around a forest this time of year and Elleray wood was displaying its autumnal glory. I got to the viewpoint 20 minutes after leaving the rail station. This is one of the reasons why I love the lake district: you can reach a vantage point with minimal effort. Unfortunately my flight was cancelled on Friday so just one report this time :-[


Autumnal shots:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46144258_2331545913541161_4319270686271995904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=a05dc43eba043dcee180f4d69f1b3b2d&oe=5C78072D)


Autumnal shots:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46069895_2331546176874468_5995738091397054464_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=c1d706fbd64f0e2cc2105f999b9f65a2&oe=5C801750)


Autumnal shots:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46087553_2331546383541114_6646026612804419584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=d0133c89ec5269e9470c784fd79ac986&oe=5C70E7FD)


Autumnal shots:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46083184_2331546740207745_3109827682632728576_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=c81acdfdd166ba64dc8860eddb4c5dd7&oe=5C7C6246)


Autumnal shots:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46018255_2331547296874356_5959805282602188800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=cb3bed35a521388351c9e6aa2cd66a5f&oe=5C6B38B5)


Elleray woods:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46121228_2331547490207670_7343817274937049088_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=030d8e0e35439dd3b4a84de12120d3e2&oe=5C6ED3D8)


Coffee break with a blackbird:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46084843_2331547700207649_7278872726561882112_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=32e9ccdac541a98ee558b0304f5fec84&oe=5C726030)


'That view':
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46229023_2331548416874244_259914777755648000_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=432949848f8ad2472e1cf110c2f3a061&oe=5C679CBC)


Zoom-in on the Lake:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45898893_2331548613540891_6222288360606531584_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=d2e29ec5179a9fd46f54cdcb6914afa8&oe=5C6E352B)


Coniston fells to Langdale Pikes:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46074323_2331548776874208_3098647960070651904_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=ed598de0d993ba566c9d90159f29c8b1&oe=5C772671)


Windermere, Grizedale forest and Wetherlam:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46171483_2331549286874157_7673559347523223552_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=c9feeb45adde7fa2fbfa6ee238b6329b&oe=5C88A48B)


Langdale Pikes and Loughrigg:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46098198_2331549483540804_5504867936994590720_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=578089c566ce6d2888d710b7f28ae9d9&oe=5C7C2112)


Wetherlam, Blisco, Langdale Pikes, Lingmoor fell:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46096233_2331549723540780_219253596514942976_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=c9e925b64896ec95e426fa0ccaa5e950&oe=5C6665EC)


Windermere silhouette:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46043902_2331549853540767_1017791516963241984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=ce2997bf83ff08dcad3e6eb90147dd19&oe=5C6C1DC3)


Wansfell:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46024681_2331550683540684_7777966583695015936_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=cae583402c5c37f3009e2993d26e5cc6&oe=5C6D108A)


FE fells from Orrest Head:
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/46123718_2331550906873995_7640844757723250688_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=7799d51c7c76808dd49aaebde5287911&oe=5C78CFD0)

Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: beefy on 17:21:09, 13/11/18
Great pics henry, lovely colours O0
Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: Ridge on 20:48:33, 13/11/18
Lovely photos Henry  O0
Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: Rob Goes Walking on 21:04:13, 13/11/18
Glad the weather was good to you at Orrest Head, it was a washout when I went. Nice to see the views I missed.
Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: sunnydale on 22:15:32, 13/11/18
Great tree photos Henry 8)
Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: April on 08:33:02, 14/11/18
Nice pics henry  O0

I think you must be the Lake Districts most dedicated visitor when you still fly across the Irish Sea for one day  O0
Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: henryb on 18:22:15, 14/11/18
Thanks everyone :)
@ April - I've actually been to the Lake district more than the Mournes in recent weeks ;D
Title: Re: Orrest Head from Windermere
Post by: clyoung on 14:41:28, 20/11/18
Looks like you got a chance to dry out at Orrest Head. Nice pics.