Route: Ullswater and Place Fell
Area: Far Eastern Lake District
Date of walk: 28th February 2013
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 7.4 miles
Ascent: 2,000 feet
We parked at Glenridding and took the mid morning boat to Howtown courtesy of Ullswater Steamers. It took about 30 minutes to get to Howtown. We then walked across the foot of Hallin Fell, which I’d climbed last Sunday, and over the top of Place Fell and back to Glenridding.
The views were fantastic, there were no clouds, just sun and blue skies. A perfect day out.
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We parked at Glenridding landing stages, close to this plaque
Place Fell is in the background - we shall be returning via the fell later
Parts of Ullswater were frozen
The steamers weren’t in operation yet, we were on a motor launch
Howtown is just around the corner to the right
Back on terra firma, and after a really enjoyable boat trip, we are looking back towards Howtown
Howe Grain valley
Doe Green
Ullswater from the start of the climb up Place Fell
Better than TV!
Place Fell summit ahead
Two happy girls
Glenridding - we need to get down there
A glimpse of Brothers Water
Trig point on Place Fell summit
Heading down Place Fell
Glenridding across the lake - not far to go now
Back at Glenridding - what a fantastic walk!
