Harter fell from Dunnerdale returning by Eskdale & Hard Knott Pass 9miles 2800ft

Setting off on the climb up Harter fell from Birks bridge over the river Duddon, Dunnerdale Furness. 

It's a relatively short but steep climb through some lovely colourful scenery

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Looking down on Birks residential outdoor centre 

Sitting on the summit of Harter fell 2142ft with good views all around, including Devoke  water and the Cumbrian coast.....

....The Scafell range....

Zooming in on Scafell pike....

Seathwaite tarn and the Coniston fells with the 'Old Man' centre left

Starting the descent into Eskdale

A last look back at the summit crags of Harter fell 

My route continued on a path above the Esk valley

Zooming in on Bow fell at the head of the valley 

The Jubilee bridge at the start of the climb up Hard Knott pass

The path passes Mediobogdum! the remains of Hard Knott Roman fort

The 'Principia' as the latin suggests was the most important and central building in the fort

Looking back west down the very steep road which also crosses Hard Knott pass

Finally the descent into Dunnerdale follows the river Duddon which in parts is deep and often tempts swimmers. I passed a couple of ladies one of whom was being encouraged to go in for a dip with the other one. She suggested it might be too cold but was reassured by the other......as I took my boots off by the car I heard the screams!!!!!