An ascent of Harter Fell in Eskdale.  AW says of this ascent, ' Harter Fell's grand rocky pyramid gives an air of real mountaineering to this climb ...'  This walk makes a fine companion to the ascent of Hard Knott.  There are glorious views of upper Eskdale, particularly on the descent.

Route: Park at Jubilee Bridge in Eskdale and follow the bridleway uphill.  At the second gate in the wall head up the fell following the bridleway for a short distance before finding a cairned path leading to the summit.  Use the same route for descent.

The morning sun on Harter Fell taken from near Cockley Beck bridge

The start of the walk from Jubilee Bridge.  This bridleway leads to Grassguards in the Duddon valley.

Passing a waterfall

Turning up the fell, the summit of Harter Fell comes into view

The path is rather sketchy in places

Beattie at the summit cairn on Harter Fell
The true summit is the rock behind Beattie

The summit rock on Harter Fell

The way up is at the back with an enjoyable scramble
These rocks are a challenge for a small dog!

The summit cairn on Harter Fell

Dappled sun on Hard Knott with upper Eskdale beyond

The weather improves after lunch
Devoke Water beyond Green Crag

Fabulous views of upper Eskdale on the descent from Harter Fell

And a close up view

Eskdale looking very green ...
... must be all that rain!

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Photographs taken with a Fuji MX-2900 Zoom or a Canon EOS 20D
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