Ascent of Lingmoor Fell. Walkers Michael D and Danny K

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Leaving the village of Elterwater we began the ascent climbing up along woodland paths.

Out of the woods the snow capped summit of Wetherlam lay ahead of us.

But Wetherlam was not our target. Our path turned to the right, little Langdale Tarn is in the valley below.

Looking back, Elterwater is in the centre of the picture and Windermere more distant and to the right.

The temperature was a few degrees above freezing, but the wind chill made it feel much colder. We found a sheltered spot to have our morning brew though.

Michael on the summit of Lingmoor Fell. The wind was wild.

Danny on the Summit.

The Langdale Pikes under dark clouds make an atmospheric backdrop to this picture.

Blea Tarn in the valley below.

We dropped down to a lower level path on the way back passing many part built structures such as these which would have been used by the quarrymen.

We had dinner in the shelter of a small disused quarry

This gate has been converted into a stile by welding footplates onto the rails.

The massive Burlington Quarrie just outside the village of Chapel Stile.

The Britannia Inn back in Elterwater.
6.5 miles total ascent of 2675 ft
Thanks for another good walk Michael.