A circuit from Brotherswater 

Dovedale, Dove Crag, Priest's Hole, returning via Hart Crag & the Hartsop Above How ridge 9miles 2750ft

I arrived at Brotherswater just as the cloud was lifting after leaving home in rain and fog on the M6

Looking towards Kirkstone Pass....  

....and across the valley to Stony Cove Pike

Heading into the lower part of Dovedale....

....followed by a climb to the higher level with a first view of Dove Crag and the location of the Priest's Hole circled

The view back down the route so far

Zooming in on Priest's Hole.....

....and now arriving at the entrance to the cave. The cave often has walkers and climbers staying overnight. Unfortunately the lighting of fires there has now left a covering of soot over much of it.

The cave affords superb 180 degree views looking north from east to west

Looking north from the back of the cave

After further climbing I arrived at the summit cairn immediately above the cave....

....with views down into Dovedale and to the left the  Hartsop Above How ridge which would be my route down

The Eastern fells from the summit....

....and straight down into Dovedale

Looking east again as I crossed the ridge to Hart Crag 

Lunch time on Hart Crag summit 2697ft with the afternoon's route down to savour!

Looking back to Hart Crag form the ridge down....

....and 'The Step' and Greenhow End ridge leading up to Fairfield from my walk a few weeks ago

Futher down the ridge I was looking down on Brotherswater....

.....and again looking towards Kirkstone Pass

Finally arriving back at my car  - well almost!

A brilliant walk today somewhat unexpected after a poor weather forecast for the week. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the visit to the Priest's Hole