sunshine on Helm Crag as I start from Dunmail Raise at 7.30am ..

.. and a promising sky despite the gloomy forecast

falls in Raise Beck

looking down Raise Beck to Steel Fell and Dunmail Raise

a spot of mist on St Sunday Crag seen across Grisedale Tarn

zooming in over Grisedale Tarn and down Grisedale

Coniston Water and the Coniston Fells from the col between Seat Sandal and Fairfield

looking north to Dollywaggon Pike and Helvellyn with a tiny cap of cloud from the steep path

looking over Seat Sandal to the highest fells from the path to Fairfield

Cofa Pike and St Sunday Crag from near the top of Fairfield

Deepdale from near the top of Fairfield

Fairfield summit looking south to Windermere and Morecambe Bay

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

looking down the ridge to Great Rigg and Heron Pike

zooming over Easedale Tarn and the Langdale Pikes to Crinkle Crags and Bowfell

looking east to Hart Crag and Dove Crag

Great Rigg summit cairn looking south to Coniston Water and the Coniston fells

Windermere and Heron Pike from Great Rigg

Helm Crag from the ridge with Easedale Tarn beyond

Ambleside and Windermere with Morecambe Bay in the far distance

Alcock Tarn from the ridge

zooming in on Alcock Tarn

Grasmere from the ridge

looking over Grasmere village to Crinkle Crags, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes

Rydal Water from Nab Scar with Windermere beyond

zooming in on the big cave on the far side of Rydal Water

panoramic shot of Rydal Water from the ridge

the west end of Rydal Water with Loughrigg Fell beyond

High Pike and Low Pike from the descent path

Wansfell from near the foot of the descent

a well sheltered lunch seat in Rydal churchyard as rain sets in

Rydal Church from the churchyard

bluebells in Dora's Field ..

.. and more looking to the church

the foot of Rydal Water from the roadside path

Loughrigg Fell seen over Rydal Water from the roadside path