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A gentle walk today to try out Lorraine's new knee support. We planned to climb Sour Howes and Sallows via the Dubbs Road, reducing the amount of ascent and descent needed and giving us the potential to abandon the walk early if needed. As it turned out, the knee support seems to work well and no such early escapes were needed.
Parked at Moor HoweWe parked at the end of the Dubbs Road - there were already a few cars parked there but we were able to find a spot.
First view of Sour HowesThe walk along Dubbs Road was very easy - barely perceptible gradient and good surface underfoot. After passing the reservoir and continuing for another half mile or so, we came to an unusual stile giving access to the path up to Sour Howes.
Panorama of TroutbeckJust after leaving the road and a few yards off the path there is a great viewpoint with views over Windemere and Troutbeck.
Viewpoint
Yoke, Ill Bell and FroswickSome nice views ahead of the Yoke-Ill Bell-Froswick ridge that we climbed on Sunday.
Before too long we were on top of Sour Howes, and not very long after on Sallows.
Pathetic cairn on SallowsThe summit cairn on Sour Howes was a bit pathetic, but the one on Sallows was just ridiculous. Lorraine tried to add a stone but the wind blew it off again.
Sour Howes from SallowsLooking back the way we came.
View from SallowsThe views over towards the Conistion area, and of the Scafell group, were great. I think that's Great Gable sticking up there too.
Back at the Garburn RoadThe path down from Sallows to the Garburn Road was direct and steep but very short. No stile over the fence at the road, which was a little annoying.
After that it was an easy stroll back down along the Garburn Road then Dubbs Road and back to the car. Lorraine's knee held up well, so we may be able to get back to something a bit longer tomorrow.
