the stile out of the forest with Whin Rigg ahead

Middle Fell, Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell in cloud, Whin Rigg and Wastwater

looking back down the ridge to the West Cumbria plain and the sea

the gorge of Greathall Gill

view west from near the top of Whin Rigg with Muncaster Fell in the distance

looking for a sheltered spot for coffee near the top of Whin Rigg

a glimpse of Wastwater and the youth hostel

the last view of Wastwater before mist and torrential rain swept in

looking back towards Whin Rigg

Illgill Head summit

first view below the cloud of Burnmoor Tarn

a cold and wet lunch stop

Burnmoor Tarn and the head of Miterdale

brighter weather and Muncaster Fell ahead

looking down Miterdale

an awkward crossing of the River Mite ..

.. and another of one of its tributaries

an easier crossing at Bakerstead

route instructions at Low Place

a hint of sunshine on the track from Low Place

on the return route through the forest

sunshine to finish with Irton Pike ahead