Black Crag and Holme Fell (Sun 19 Jul 2009)

Walk Information

location map

Walk route: Glen Mary Bridge - Tom Gill - Tarn Hows - Iron Keld Plantation - Black Fell (Black Crag) - Low Arnside - Hollin Bank - Low Oxen Fell - High Oxen Fell - Hodge Close - Holme Fell - Uskdale Gap - Harry Guards Wood - Yew Tree Farm - Glen Mary Bridge

Distance: 6.50 miles

Ascent: 1,500ft

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Time: 5 hours 30 minutes

With: Members of the OFC

Conditions: Sunny with scattered clouds

Comment: The time does not include the hour we spent at Yew Tree Farm having tea!

Photos

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Part of Tom Gill WaterfallA quiet corner of Tarns HowsThe former Iron Keld PlantationBowfellBlack Fell aheadConiston Old Man and Wetherlam from Black CragTowards Fairfield from Black Crag summitPike o'Blisco with Crinkle Crags and Bowfell beyond. Low Arnside at the bottom of the photoLow ArnsideSkyscape above FairfieldThe land that time forgot, Hodge CloseHodge CloseLooking out across the pool at Hodge CloseOne of the disused reservoirs on Holme FellThe heather is starting to come out on Holme Fell, the Langdale Pikes in the distanceHolme Fell summitDescending from Uskdale GapYew Tree Farm, time for some refreshments!

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