the start of the walk alongside Grasmere with autumn leaves blown across this seat

early morning light on Silver How from the outflow of Grasmere

Rydal Water from the spot where I joined Loughrigg terrace

looking north over Grasmere from Loughrigg terrace

early light on the slopes of Nab Scar with a little snow on Great Rigg in the distance

High Close youth hostel with Loughrigg Fell behind

Bowfell from the ridge above High Close ..

.. and the Langdale Pikes

Elterwater from the ridge

Grasmere from the ridge above Hammerscar plantation

Loughrigg Tarn with Windermere beyond

zooming in on Helm Crag and Seat Sandal

Rydal Water

Chapel Stile from the ridge

panorama up Langdale from Spedding Crag

zooming in on Crinkle Crags ..

.. and on Bowfell

looking down Megs Gill

looking back along the ridge from above Megs Gill towards Loughrigg Fell

the Helvellyn ridge and Fairfield from near the top of Silver How

the Langdale Pikes from near the top of Silver How

Rydal Water and Grasmere from the top of Silver How

Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark from the top of Silver How

360 degree panorama from Silver How - click on the image for a larger version

partly frozen tarn between Silver How and Lang How looking to the Helvellyn ridge and Fairfield

panorama from Lang How looking west towards the head of Langdale

Grasmere with Loughrigg beyond from the descent path

Grasmere village and lake from the descent path

descending towards Grasmere village

Helm Crag