Green Crag and the river Duddon
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:54 pm
Hill done, Green Crag
OS Map No 96
Started Grid Ref 235996
Distance walked 11 km’s
Height Gain 400 metre’s
9 November 2009
Leaving the car i followed the landrover track through the forest past Birks to Grid Ref 213990, where a muddy path doubled back to cross a stream at GR 214986. The going underfoot was rough and wet and i didn’t come across the path shown on the map, but no matter 30 minutes later i was on the summit. Green Crag is a rugged and shapely little peak with very open views, Harter Fell being the only hill close by.
Harter Fell from 227986
Green Crag from 213987
Below Green Crag
Looking to the summit of Green Crag
Harter Fell from the summit of Green Crag
Harter Fell from the summit of Green Crag
A Sunlit Larch
A Sunlit Larch
A Sunlit Larch
The Crinkle Crags in shadow
After leaving the summit i headed north to another top at GR 200988 then ENE to pick up the path into the forest and a stroll back to the car. Before driving home i spent some time taking photo’s around Birks Bridge at GR 234994 and Seathwaite GR 230963, these two areas are worth a visit after heavy rain having some small scenic waterfalls.
Autumn colours
The river Duddon from Birks Bridge
The river Duddon near Birks Bridge
The river Duddon near Birks Bridge
The river Duddon near Birks Bridge
Tarn Beck near Seathwaite at GR 230963
Tarn Beck near Seathwaite at GR 230963
Tarn Beck near Seathwaite at GR 230963