Whinfell Ridge

[Broggy1]

Misty day on the Whinfell Ridge - very tough navigation between Mabbin Crag, Castle Fell and Whinfell Beacon - went wrong several times.

First two summits are excellent but after that the high level walk reduces in beauty. Lovely valley return through Borrowdale though.

Mist right down but surprisingly dry underfoot and the rain held off.

Would like to have another go at this one soon and include the Whinash Ridge on the other side of the valley as the return route.

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Heading into the thick mist on Ashstead Fell

Looking back at the A6 before the mist engulfed me!

Steepening ground near the first top of Ashstead Fell

Cairn on first top of Ashstead Fell is a fitting summit but not the highest point.

Heading through the trees up towards Mabbin Crag - visibility very poor.

Mabbin Crag Summit

I took no photos over Castle Fell and Whinfell Common with navigation very hard and the weather closing in. This is the top of Whinfell Beacon where it started to improve a bit.

Approaching the service road and the Whinfell Repeater Station

Heading up Grayrigg Forest looking back at the Station

Trig Point on Grayrigg Forest

Looking down Borrowdale

The Lune Gorge backed by Blease Fell (Howgills)

On to the good track in Borrowdale

Borrowdale

Borrowdale

Looking back at the Repeater Station

Mabbin Crag still holding its cloud

On the other side of the river and enjoying the walk out

Hucks Bridge comes in to view

Ashstead Fell carrying a bit less mist than earlier

Looking back down Borrowdale