Ascent of Scafell via Lords Rake. Walkers Michael D and Danny K

7 45 we were on our way, hoping to make good headway before the sun got too hot. We had parked in a small parking area at the side of the road close to this entrance to the caravan park, and the road from were we to take to begin our walk.

The sun was already rising between Lingmell and Scafell Pike, and Scafell is to the right.

Michael pausing for a pose

The meeting of the ways. On our previous walk up Scafell Pike, we came along the path to the right.

Looking back towards Wast Water.

We even found time to stop for a brew.

Over to our left, Scafell Pike. The scree to the top right of the picture, was the route up we took

We came across a village, not shown on the map.

The route across to the start of Lords Rake.

Looking back at an alternative route.

But tis is our way up.

A brief stop before the climb.

Michael scrambling his way up.

An alternative route for another day

But we continued on our planned route.

Nearly there.

Our first challenge complete, but still a long way to go.

The way ahead.

On the summit.

Looking down on Wast Water and Burnmoor Tarn.

We found a sheltered spot for our lunch, before heading back down by a more direct route.

A hazy view across to the Mosedale Valley.

And again, from a bit further down.

At last back at the road. The way down was more direct, but by no means easy, and played havoc with my knees. 

A last look back to our route up.
Seven and a half miles. 3200 ft of ascent.
Thanks Michael, that was another great walk.