Walk Information

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Walk route: Latrigg car park (end of Gale Road) - Jenkin Hill - Skiddaw - Jenkin Hill - Latrigg car park (end of Gale Road)

Distance: 6.25 miles

Ascent: 2,050ft

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Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

With: Dad

Conditions: Very windy on the summit

Photos

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The Helvellyn range from the Hawell MonumentStart of the Jenkin Hill pathLooking across to the north western fellsKeswick and Derwent Water as we gain heightSkiddaw Little Man comes into viewHeading on upSale How in front of Great Calva left, Carrock Fell centre and Bowsacle Fell rightBlencathra and Lonscale FellBlencathra and Lonscale FellSkiddaw's trig pointThe north end of Bassenthwaite LakeLooking back to Skiddaw's summit as we return by the same routeDescending, with Skiddaw Little Man aheadZooming in on Derwent WaterThe view south from the descentThe Helvellyn range as we approach the site of the refreshment hut (on the left just after the gate)

previous walk - Mon 7 May 2012 - Howtown to Glenridding (Ullswater shoreline)

next walk - Wed 16 May 2012 - Knipescar Common

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