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15th July 2008 - Harter Fell and Hard Knott

Walk Details

Distance walked: 7.7 miles

Total ascent: 2689 ft

OS map used: OL6 - The English Lakes, South-western area

Time taken: 6 hrs

Route description: Jubilee Bridge-Harter Fell-Hardknott Pass-Border End-Hard Knott-Lingcove Beck-River Esk-Brotherilkeld-Jubilee Bridge

The last day of my stay in the Lakes and another beautiful day. Today I decided to tackle Harter Fell and a new one for me, Hard Knott.

From the car park at Jubilee Bridge at the foot of the Hardknott Pass I took the path around the side of Harter Fell to eventually arrive at its summit. I then made my way down to the Hardknott Pass and then to the summit of Border End. Next stop was the summit of Hard Knott itself. My route back was down the north ridge of Hard Knott to Lingcove Beck and then the walk out down Eskdale.

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On the path around the side of Harter Fell and a great view of Eskdale and the fells at its head
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Zooming in on Bowfell
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Nearly at the summit of Harter Fell and the view down to the Duddon estuary with pointed top of Stickle Pike in front
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On the summit of Harter Fell. A great place to take in the fells at the head of Eskdale. From left to right, Scafell, Scafell Pike, Broad Crag, Ill Crag, Esk Pike, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags.
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Zooming in on the Roman fort of Hardknott Castle
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From Harter Fell I made my way down to the Hardknott Pass. Before heading for the summit of Hard Knott I decided to visit Border End for its views of Eskdale.
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The fells at the head of upper Eskdale from Border End. Scafell, Scafell Pike, Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Esk Pike.
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Bowfell & Crinkle Crags
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The same great views from the summit of Hard Knott..
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The views of upper Eskdale change subtly as I walk north along the ridge of the fell to Lingcove Beck. Slight Side, Scafell and Scafell Pike.
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Scafell, Scafell Pike, Broad Crag and Ill Crag
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Bowfell as I reach Lingcove Beck
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Zooming in on Cam Spout Crag and Scafell
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Scafell and Scafell Pike
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The last shot of the day is of Lingcove Beck with Pianet Knott in the background

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