A walk in the Lake District, 27 August 2016

Climbed Cat Bells, Maiden Moor and High Spy with Gill

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From the start of the walk at Hawes End, looking up Newlands valley, with Cat Bells to the left.

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The view back towards Keswick, with Blencathra beyond.

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On the path to Cat Bells.

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Gill looking over Derwentwater.

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Scramble to the summit of Cat Bells.

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View of Keswick and Skiddaw from the summit.

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On High Spy, Gill looking towards Bassenthwaite Lake

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Me, on High Spy.

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View from High Spy to the Newlands valley ...

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... and in the other direction to Dalehead Tarn.

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Abandoned slate quarry on the path down Tongue Gill.

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Dripping cave entrance in the quarry.

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Ruined workings in the quarry.

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Another tunnel in the mine.

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Crystal-clear water in Tongue Gill.

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Rowan tree further down Tongue Gill.