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Pleasant little hill between Ambleside and Troutbeck. I'd tired myself out on Saturday cycling up some ridiculously steep hills so it made for a gentle relaxing afternoon.
A good path leads up from Troutbeck village along a steep stone walled old lane called Nanny Lane. As you climb up, views south begin to appear.
The path - still excellent - leaves Nanny Lane and a superb view of Windermere appears
An easy pull to the summit, the weather brightens and Windermere is in a different light.
Kirkstone Pass looked impressive to the North
and a verdant green carpet drew the eye towards Rydal Water and Grasmere
We retraced our steps before striking south towards Hundreds Road keeping the views for as long as possible before following quiet lanes back round to Troutbeck.