A Wander around Loughrigg

[johnkaysleftleg]

On any round of hills there will be some you don't end up doing justice. Loughrigg was one such fell, a hurried hour from the closest point as the rain lashed down was the summation of our efforts, good for a tick if nothing else. With the A591 finally reopened we took advantage of a fine day to have a more extensive wander round some of Loughrigg's many delights. It was quite shocking that this was the first full family Lakeland outing since we completed but it was great to back to up the hills together.

This is a very well documented corner of the Lakes with good reason, it's absolutely beautiful and so I'll let the pictures do the talking and try to get on with reports that others may find more interesting.

Summer around Loughrigg by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Rydal Cave by Anthony Young, on Flickr


Reflections by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Crowds at the Cave by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Reflections in Rydal Water by Anthony Young, on Flickr

...and again by Anthony Young, on Flickr


Blimey that a big 'un by Anthony Young, on Flickr


Rydal Hall Waterfall by Anthony Young, on Flickr


A Cockchaffer by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Looking towards the Fairfield Horseshoe by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Wansfell Pike by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Breaking Through by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Lilly Tarn by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Towards the Coniston Fells by Anthony Young, on Flickr


Windermere by Anthony Young, on Flickr

On Loughrigg by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Drama over the Coniston Fells by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Loughrigg Tarn and Elter Water by Anthony Young, on Flickr


Hughie by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Loughrigg Summit by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Looking towards Dunmail Raise by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Towards the Coniston Fells by Anthony Young, on Flickr

...and again by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Moody Langdales by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Hughie and Grace by Anthony Young, on Flickr

Grasmere by Anthony Young, on Flickr

...and again by Anthony Young, on Flickr

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[Salfordwhite]

Great photos.
I do wonder,sometimes, if we miss the point of the "Wainwrights" by rushing to completion rather than savouring each one as a separate entity.

Though on reflection savouring some, whilst trudging through bogs, is an appreciation too far.

[dav2930]

Love the dramatic skies - excellent photos as ever. Well worth the circular wander rather than just up & down by the shortest route. Don't like the look of that giant wooden mosquito though! Or the cockchafer

[simon-b]

My very first Wainwright, which I climbed with my Dad when I was 9 years old on a beautiful day in May. We didn't know it was a 'Wainwright' then, but I'll never forget finally seeing the trig column after all the false summits Loughrigg has, despite its modest altitude. And even from way back then, I can still remember those classic views of the Langdale Pikes, Grasmere, and that tiny bit of Thirlmere peeping over Dunmail Raise.

It's a beautiful hill with some of the best scenery you'll see anywhere in Britain (we've both been to Skye, you've been to Arran and I've been to the Fisherfields, but Loughrigg's views can match anything). Great photos, Anthony. Sometimes when I see someone else's report from a hill I've been on, I think, "But you didn't post a picture of my favourite view!" But not this time. I scrolled down your report looking for those classics, and they were all there, beautifully captured!

[johnkaysleftleg]

Great photos.
I do wonder,sometimes, if we miss the point of the "Wainwrights" by rushing to completion rather than savouring each one as a separate entity.

Though on reflection savouring some, whilst trudging through bogs, is an appreciation too far.

Thank you, taking your time is almost invariably the best option, even those fells with bogs will have a best way up.

Love the dramatic skies - excellent photos as ever. Well worth the circular wander rather than just up & down by the shortest route. Don't like the look of that giant wooden mosquito though! Or the cockchafer

Cheers Dav the clouds were most kind on this walk. The Cockchaffer was breathing it's last so no need to lock your windows They are a fascinating animal and also now quite rare.

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My very first Wainwright, which I climbed with my Dad when I was 9 years old on a beautiful day in May. We didn't know it was a 'Wainwright' then, but I'll never forget finally seeing the trig column after all the false summits Loughrigg has, despite its modest altitude. And even from way back then, I can still remember those classic views of the Langdale Pikes, Grasmere, and that tiny bit of Thirlmere peeping over Dunmail Raise.

It's a beautiful hill with some of the best scenery you'll see anywhere in Britain (we've both been to Skye, you've been to Arran and I've been to the Fisherfields, but Loughrigg's views can match anything). Great photos, Anthony. Sometimes when I see someone else's report from a hill I've been on, I think, "But you didn't post a picture of my favourite view!" But not this time. I scrolled down your report looking for those classics, and they were all there, beautifully captured!

The thing I like about Loughrigg is you never really say, there's Loughrigg when on another fell, gives it, in spite of it's popularity, so many secret corners and places that are unexpected. Having just been to Austria for a week I can still confirm nowhere I've been, no matter how beautiful, can quite match the unique charm of places like this.

[ChrisW]

Beautiful shot JK, great to see another 'epic' Hughie lower down too The shots from Rydal Cave are stunners mate

[johnkaysleftleg]

Beautiful shot JK, great to see another 'epic' Hughie lower down too The shots from Rydal Cave are stunners mate

Cheers Chris, as you can probably tell Hughie was more interested in the piece of sandwich Grace was holding than the camera

[Alteknacker]

Yes, the pics certainly tell their own story (fab pics as usual ). What a beautiful place. I didn't realise how close it is to Ambleside until I saw the map at the end.

Definitely going to spend more time in the LD once I retire...

[johnkaysleftleg]

Yes, the pics certainly tell their own story (fab pics as usual ). What a beautiful place. I didn't realise how close it is to Ambleside until I saw the map at the end.

Definitely going to spend more time in the LD once I retire...

I can think of few places better for a gentle wander, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.