Route: Lanthwaite Hill
Area: Western Lake District
Date of walk: 24th September 2015
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 2.7 miles
Weather: Mostly overcast
There was only time for a short walk today and where better than nearby Lanthwaite Hill, which is easily climbed and commands superb views over Lorton Vale, Loweswater and Crummock Water
We decided on a different route from our usual one, and parked at Lanthwaite Green. From there we walked towards Grasmoor and Whiteside and after crossing Liza Beck we followed the path along Lorton Vale as far as Pickett Howe
After crossing the Buttermere Road at Pickett Howe we climbed up the slopes of Lanthwaite Hill. The weather was gradually closing in but the view was as spectcular as ever
We then walked through Lanthwaite Woods and back to the start via Lanthwaite Green Farm. Our route had taken us tantalisingly close to the shore of Crummock Water, but we didn’t have time for a visit today. Despite that omission, it was a lovely short walk
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Red squirrel in the garden earlier in the day
Start of the walk as we cross Lanthwaite Green to head towards Whin Ben and Whiteside
We cross the footbridge over Liza Beck
The path heads towards Lorton Vale along the elevated path at the foot of Whiteside
Looking back to Red Pike and Crummock Water
A brief burst of sunshine on today’s objective - Lanthwaite Hill
Low Fell
Further along this delightful path
Another view back to Red Pike
We leave the valley path at this point to walk down towards Pickett Howe
Red Pike again
We follow the path beside the dry stone wall
View from the path, looking in the direction of Crummock Water
We arrive at the Buttermere road, which we cross to follow the path beyond the gate
Walking towards Lanthwaite Hill
The ridge of the hill, looking towards Gasgale Gill between Whiteside and Grasmoor
Sweet Lorton Vale
Crummock Water from Lanthwaite Hill
Zooming in on Crummock Water, Rannerdale Knotts and the High Stile Range
We follow a path along the edge of Lanthwaite Wood
Walking back to Lanthwaite Green in the direction of Whiteside
Rannerdale Knotts and the Buttermere Fells
The path back to the start
