Route: Walla Crag
Area: Central Lake District
Date of walk: 6th November 2013
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 7.5 miles
Ascent: 1,100 feet
It was a dull and overcast day, so we decided on a low level fell but one which has plenty of interest and fabulous views whatever the weather
We parked at the Headlands in the middle of Keswick and walked out of the town via Hope Park
The ascent of Walla Crag via Castlerigg and Rakefoot is very easy and we were soon on the top enjoying views back over Keswick and Derwent Water
We descended to Ashness Bridge and then back into Keswick along the shore of the lake. Despite the indifferent weather we’d had a great time in stunning surroundings
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Leaving Keswick through Hope Park
Approaching Castlehead Wood
Castlehead Wood
A view back to Catbells
Crossing Brockle Beck
Bleaberry Fell, looking rather bleak
Looking back to Blencathra
Walla Crag summit cairn is just ahead
Keswick from Walla Crag, with Skiddaw in the background
Derwent Water from Walla Crag
The house on Derwent Isle
On the descent now, looking towards Borrowdale
A view back along Derwent Water, Bassenthwaite Lake is in the background
Looking back to Walla Crag
The southern end of Derwent Water, looking towards Borrowdale
Barrow Beck, just above Ashness Bridge
Ashness Bridge
Lovely autumn colours in Strutta Wood
Down to the shore of Derwent Water now
Looking back to Walla Crag and Falcon Crag
Friar’s Crag on the right
We arrive back in Keswick at the landing stages
