The first real stretch of my legs following my op. A bright enough day as we set out, but some sneaky weather followed us from the west...
Having left the car on the roadside at Loughrigg Fold, the boys were off on a squirrel chase as swe followed paths around Loughrigg Tarn then through open woodland under Ivy Crag before turning north and gaining height steadily to the knock and lochan plateau of Loughrigg itself. Just befoe topping out a few gusts of wind were followed by a heavy shower which saw us scuttle up to the trig. point and head downhill again without too much delay. The rain soon cleared and we stopped for a quick bite above the trees of Intake Wood. The leaves were just starting to turn so although the views over Loughrigg Tarn and Elterwater are not that extensive, they were pretty special.
A lovely little walk, just right for a late autumn afternoon or crisp winters morning (and another Wainwright ticked off!).
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