Route: Grange Fell
Area: Central Lake District
Date of walk: 9th January 2014
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 5.1 miles
Ascent: 1,300 feet
The weather forecast had been negative the night before, and looking out of the window the next day the forecast seemed to be right, with low cloud and some rain. With no high hopes I set off and parked at the Bowderstone car park
As soon as I started the climb the clouds lifted, and by the time I reached the top of King’s How on Grange Fell conditions were almost perfect – sunshine, blue skies, fluffy clouds and crystal clear views
I decided to extend the planned walk and crossed soggy terrain to climb up to Brund Fell and Jopplety How, from where the views were equally good
It clouded up on the descent but no matter, I’d had a fantastic couple of hours in glorious conditions
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Bowderstone Car Park
Looking down towards Borrowdale from the way up to King’s How
King’s How is up on the right
Looking back to Castle Crag, one of the Jaws of Borrowdale, King’s How being the other
Further along the path
King’s How - a full frontal assault isn’t possible, you have to sneak in via the back door
Wonderful colours in the woodland on the way up
As I approach the top of King’s How the weather starts to clear
Looking over the valley to Maiden Moor
The conditions are so good that I decide to walk over there to Brund Fell, one of Grange Fell’s other tops
A wow moment as I reach the top - Derwent Water
Grange
Looking back to King’s How, with Maiden Moor in the background
Maiden Moor from Brund Fell
Derwent Water from Brund Fell, with a glimpse of Bassenthwaite beyond
The clouds start to close in as I descend back to valley level
Rosthwaite and the Borrowdale Fells
I follow the sign
Maiden Moor comes into view again
The River Derwent
The delicately balanced Bowder Stone, weighing in at 2,000 tons
Back to the start - what a fantastic walk that was!
