A Return to the Dales: 

A circuit  of Great Shunner fell from Appersett taking in Mossdale, Cotterdale & part of the Pennine Way:

13miles 2200ft

Leaving the car in Appersett my path followed the route of the disused railway from Hawes to Garsdale Head. This is part of the Mossdale Head viaduct over Mossdale Gill

Mossdale beck after yesterday's heavy rain

Climbing out of Mossdale over High Rigg with a view towards Garsdale Head 

Baugh fell behind Garsdale Head....

....and again

A patchwork of dry stone walls across the dale

Descending High Rigg into Cotterdale

The tiny hamlet of Cotterdale at the head of the dale 

Climbing out of the dale the path continued through several thick plantations 

Looking down on the plantations  from the long climb to Great Shunner fell summit 

Arriving at the summit (2349ft) I met Bob from Boston Massachusetts. He had come to England to walk the Pennine Way which crosses the summit of the fell. Good luck with the rest of your walk Bob  

From the summit you get some idea of the vast extent of the Pennines. Here looking north to Birkdale tarn....  

....and east to Rogan's Seat....

....and my route south now following the Pennine Way

I don't think I'd like to try cycling up here!

Zooming in on the unmistakeable flat summit of Ingleborough

Finally arriving back at the car in the village of Appersett