11th December 2008

Today's walk: Binsey


Skiddaw seen over Bassenthwaite Lake from near Ouse Bridge


the start of the track from the A591 towards Binsey


oak trees line the track with the west crag of Binsey on the right


the upper section of the track heading for the open fell of Binsey


looking back westwards down the track


looking down to Bassenthwaite Lake from the slopes of Binsey


up into the frost on the northern slopes of Binsey


zooming in across the Solway to Criffel in Scotland


on the north top of Binsey


the Back of Skiddaw fells and Over Water from the top of Binsey


Skiddaw from the top of Binsey


zooming in south over Bass Lake from the top of Binsey


Binsey summit looking north over the trig point and the ancient cairn


Bass Lake seen on the descent


Wharrels Hill wind turbines becalmed and Caermote Hill


looking north from the slopes of Binsey


ancient oak, modern turbines and Caermote Hill with its Roman fort


back down the oak lined track


Skiddaw from the track


Skiddaw from Bass Lake in evening light


a heron flies over Bass Lake with Binsey in the distance