Route: Souther Fell
Area: Northern Lake District
Date of walk: 8th July 2013
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 5.5 miles
Ascent: 1,100 feet
We parked by the village hall in the lovely village of Mungrisdale and headed south along the lane, before turning off at a gate and climbing up and along the flank of Souther Fell
It was roasting – 30c – and there was no shade as we laboured up through the bracken. We were glad to reach the summit ridge and walk along it to the highest point, from where there were great views of Blencathra
We then made our way down towards White Horse Bent and crossed the River Glenderamackin via a footbridge
It was then a simple walk back along the quiet valley beside the river and then into Mungrisdale village
Thanks to some cunning route planning, (a hat trick of such endings) the walk finished at a pub, the Mill Inn, where we were able to rehydrate ourselves. We’d only seen one other couple along the way, and had really enjoyed our time in this remote and unspoilt area
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After leaving the car park by Mungrisdale village Hall, we look back over the footbridge to the Mill Inn
Out of the village now, we pass by a wildlife garden created and maintained by the villagers
After walking along the lane for a short distance, we leave it at this point to head up through the bracken
Great Mell Fell and Little Mell Fell from the lower slopes of Souther Fell
Looking back towards the Pennines. It was a hard slog in this heat
The summit ridge is getting close
On the ridge now, and looking towards Bannerdale Crags, with Blencathra in the background
Looking back north along the flat ridge
This prominent cairn is below the summit
The path down, looking towards Derwent Water
We head down to a footbridge over the Glenderamackin and then back along the path below
The way back
Not far to Mungrisdale now
A last look back to the northern slopes of Souther Fell
Back into Mungrisdale village again, a lovely place
Our car is just around the corner, but it would be rude not to look in….
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