Lowther  Castle to Howtown

via Askham, Arthur's Pike, Loadpot Hill, Wether Hill & Fusedale

11miles 2000ft

Setting off from Lowther Castle (near Shap)

Crossing the river Lowther

Passing through the attractive village of Askham

Looking back as I climbed out of  Askham with Cross fell and Little & Great Dun fells above the mist filled Eden valley

Looking back north down the path towards Askham

This very new looking bag had been left packed with chocolate confectionery and dog lead!

The stone circle on Askham fell

Looking north up Ullswater with Pooley Bridge at its head.... 

....and south down Ullswater from the same place

Ullswater again from Arthur's pike 1749ft

A busy camping and caravan site on the lakeside below

....and a lakeside hotel on the other side

 The Ullswater ferry leaving perfect ripples in the water

A final look down the lake before.....

....continuing the climb to Loadpot Hill

The summit trig point 2205ft 

Followed soon after by the summit cairn on Wether hill 2211ft today's highest point

Leaving the summit I sat in the grass for lunch with my route down Fusedale leading right to the lake

The Helvellyn & Fairfield fells on the horizon

Zooming in on Sandwick bay

Halfway down Fusedale this chap was getting his dog to pose for photos!

'Mellguards' just outside Howtown

The Howtown hotel

Finally sitting by the lakeside with coffee and biscuits waiting for my lift back to the car.

A marvellous day's walking with much of interest, fantastic views and perfect weather (for a change!)