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Hills done, Steel Knotts, Beda Head and Hallin Fell
OS Map 90
Started Grid Ref 435192
Distance walked 9 km’s
Height Gain 750 metres
8 October 2009
From the parking area i took the bridleway which passed behind the church and on in the direction of Howtown, at about GR 443194 i turned south and headed for 1.3 km’s up the south southwest ridge to the summit of Steel Knotts.
Early morning looking across Ullswater
Looking across Ullswater to Little Mell Fell
Hallin Fell from the ridge up to Steel Knotts
The summit rocks of Steel Knotts
Blencathra in the far distance
Looking down from Steel Knotts to Cote Farm
A long rest was had before continuing south to pick up the northwest path down into the valley. After a brief look round the old church another path was followed to gain the south ridge at GR 430185 leading up to the summit of Beda Head, another fine viewpoint.
Gowbarrow fell in shadow across Ullswater and Hallin Fell on the right
Looking back to Hallin Fell from the ridge going up to Beda Head
Looking back to Hallin Fell from the ridge going up to Beda Head
Hallin Fell and Ullswater
The summit cairn of Beda Head
Looking across Ullswater to Great and Little Mell Fell
The sunlit summit ridge of Steel Knotts
A leisurely lunch then a one hour stroll back down this ridge put me at the car. After dumping most of my gear a short hike soon had me on the summit of Hallin Fell, for me the best viewpoint of the day with Ullswater stretching off into the distance. After wandering around the summit to get some photo’s a few minutes walk put me back at the car.
Looking to Hallin Fell the next target
The well used path from the car park up Hallin Fell
The summit obelisk of Hallin Fell
Looking down on Ullswater from Hallin Fell
Looking down on Ullswater from Hallin Fell
This walk could easily be done in half the time i took, but on such a fine day i prefer to stroll round and take my time......
