The forecast for Sunday was excellent, but after all of the rain we have had in the North West lately we thought the Lakes would be very wet, so instead opted for the Dales and Pen-y-ghent.
It was a good choice and we saw the sun breaking through the mist as we headed over. The walk in joins the Pennine Way, apparently this section is noted as being the best and steepest bit of the whole Pennine Way (not sure how accurate this fact is!).
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| Up we go... |
On top we were greeted by lots of people and children, they may have been scouts or young offenders (joke), but not really sure, all I know is that they seemed to be swarming and leaving rubbish on top! Peace soon arrived as they headed off.
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| Quiet on top then! |
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| Soon quiet though! |
Dramatic as the mist drifted in and we headed over to the much quieter and boggier (that's more like it!) Plover Hill. This top was very flat, and strangely we couldn't seem to get to the summit cairn as it was the far side of a high dry stone wall (no stiles etc).
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| The 3 wise owls heading down into the monks valley |
Down we headed to the Hull Pot, which really is a dramatic sight, before winding our way back down to the cafe at Horton and a well earned pint (!) of tea. Brilliant Autumn day in the hills - thanks Janet and Rob for the excellent pictures.
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| Me, Janet and Abi circling the Hull Pot (pen-y-ghent behind) |
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