Saturday, 11 January 2020

Staveley to Mardale Head via Gatesgarth Pass, 10.5 miles, 2350ft


....just before sunrise


Climbing out of Kentmere over Staveley Head fell....


....then here it comes over Cocklaw fell

Looking down into a frosty Long Sleddale....

 ....before descending into Long Sleddale

....and again

Looking up Long Sleddale to cloud hanging over Gatesgarth Pass

The River Sprint meandering down towards Kendal 

Waterfalls on the river nearing the top of the pass

A sharp change in conditions as the snowline is crossed

A sign post for the unsure at the top of the pass 

Descending to Mardale Head, Haweswater comes into view

....and again

A short walk along the side of Haweswater 

A final look back up to Gatesgarth Pass before reaching the car
park on the far side to hopefully find transport! 

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