A circuit from Little Langdale including Lingmoor fell, Side pike including 'the squeeze' Blea tarn  & Cathedral cavern. 9Miles, 2300ft.

Looking down on Dale Head farm Little Langdale where I left the car to start the climb up Lingmoor fell

There was an interesting view of the sun appearing as a complete circle

Wetherlam on the other side of the valley

Windermere and Elterwater to the south

Wet Side Edge leading up to the Coniston fells with a touch of snow lingering on the 'Old Man'

Looking back along the summit ridge of Lingmoor fell

Crinkle Crags from the summit

The sun kept breaking through the cloud from time to time

The Band leading up to Bow fell

Pike 'o' Stickle and Loft Crag

Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark of last week's walk now completely free of snow

Zooming in on the village of Chapel Stile

Blea tarn with the Coniston fells behind

Looking north up the Mickleden valley 

After descending most of the way from Lingmoor fell I continued by climbing Side Pike. This rock feature is on the ascent and must be passed through to reach the summit. It's been named 'The Squeeze' or less politely 'The Fat Man's Agony' . The only way is to remove your rucksack and side step through the gap holding it by your side! 

It's a spectacular view as you approach it and pass through

Looking down on Blea tarn from the summit

Having passed through 'the squeeze' again on the descent it was time to have lunch by the tarn!

Whilst heading back to Little Langdale I diverted for a brief visit to Cathedral Cavern

Leaving the old quarry tunnel complex I had a final break.....

.....enjoying a rest by the attractive Slater Bridge.

Another magnificent day's walking in Lakeland. How fortunate we are to have this beautiful scenery on our door step