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Bassenthwaite
Lake and Skiddaw |
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Castlerigg
Stone Circle at sunrise |
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Derwentwater
The
range of fells seen here across a snowy Derwentwater include, from
left to right, the ridge leading to Cat bells, Robinson,
Buttermere Red Pike in the far distance, Rowling End rising to the
'pimple' of causey Pike and the sunlit top of Barrow near
Braithwaite. |
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Derwentwater Winter
in the lakes is not always windswept and rainsoaked! When a high
pressure sets itself over the British Isles the days can be crisp
and silent with the sun shining from a clear blue sky. Should this
be preceded by a fresh fall of snow then all is transformed into a
winter wonderland. |
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Descent
from Skiddaw The
tourist path to Skiddaw from Keswick is relatively safe as a
winter’s walk because there are no very steep hills which may be
dangerous in snow and ice. Though not as dramatic as the high
fells, fine extensive views are available from this favourite
mountain, but boy! can it be cold on top! |
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Derwentwater
This view from
the Maiden Moor ridge shows dappled sunlight highlighting the
eastern shore of Derwentwater below Walla Crag and the wooded
slopes of Ashness. In the distance snow topped Blencathra is on
the left and Clough Head on the right. The route to Penrith with
the far distant Pennines is in the centre. |
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Sty
Head The
wild mountains forming the Scafell massif appear very inviting on
this clear winters day. Sty Head Pass (which links Borrowdale with
Wasdale) is a popular resting place for walkers and climbers
heading for the high fells. Lingmoor shows its dramatic cliffs in
shadow and the ‘tourist’ route up Great Gable is to the right. |
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Striding
Edge from Helvellyn
The
view eastwards from the summit of Helvellyn has a most distinctive
outlook - that which includes Red Tarn nestling between the famous
Striding Edge and Swirral Edge (out of the picture to the left).
In the middle distance, beyond snow-speckled Birkhouse Moor,
Ullswater stretches away towards Pooley Bridge and the Eden
Valley. |
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Derwentwater
A
heavy fall of snow has been a rare occurrence these last few
years. This recent one captures a wonderful wonderland appearance
of the wooded slopes of Swinside, Derwent Island, and Cockshott
Wood with Derwentwater between. Beyond are the familiar peaks of
Grisedale Pike and Causey Pike. |
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Blencathra This
picture taken from the old A66 road to Keswick from Penrith shows
the ever-familiar view of Blencathra in spectacular weather
conditions. Experienced mountain goers
will recognise Sharp Edge highlighted to the right of the summit. |
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Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
The shallow northern fringe of
Bassenthwaite Lake has lightly frozen over in this picture taken
on a late December’s afternoon. Low angled sunlight is picking
out in sharp relief the craggy fellside of Ullock Pike, to the
right of Skiddaw’s snow covered summit. Southerndale has already
been plunged into shadow. |