My last walk of a fantastic week in the Lake District and I guess eventually it had to rain, forecast said it would stop just before lunch, so I figured a bit of shopping and a bite to eat in Keswick and a quick walk before the long drive to Plymouth. Great Mell Fell was the choice, as its near to the motorway and wouldn’t take to long to get up and down. Unfortunately, despite leaving the start time until 12.30pm, the rain hadn’t finished and became heavier as I reached the summit. The clag was down and it made for a pretty miserable walk, I saw two other guys just as I reached the road at the bottom, they were also soaked through, we all looked at each other and just laughed!! Still it’s better than being indoors!
| Start – Brownrigg Farm roadside |
| Route – Great Mell Fell – Brownrigg Farm |
| Distance – 1.5 miles Start time – 12.30pm Time taken – 1 hr Highest Point – Great Mell Fell 537m |
| Weather – Raining and cloud down |
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Sign at the bottom, follow the main track gradually uphill then turn right at the end of the trees
The cloud line can be seen clearly
One of the wind sculptured oaks on Great Mell Fell
Just about to head into the cloud as a break shows Glenridding Dodd
Spooky trees
Great views from the summit!!
Spooky trees again
Out of the cloud but the rain falling heavily now. A quick Wainwright this one and a total of 16 on this holiday which I’m very pleased with, just the long drive home to complete.
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