SEATHWAITE FELL, ALLEN CRAGS, GLARAMARA and ROSTHWAITE FELL (Bessyboot) - 13th August 2007

Seathwaite Farm - Stockley Bridge - Taylorgill Force - Seathwaite Fell - Sprinkling Tarn - Allen Crags - Glaramara - Combe Door - Rosthwaite Cam - Tarn at Leaves - Rosthwaite Fell - Thorneythwaite Farm - Seathwaite Farm

10 miles, 3000 feet of ascent 

When you park your car at Seathwaite Farm you always know you are in for a good day on the fells, no matter what the weather and today was no exception.

The first landmark of the day was Stockley Bridge.

Having crossed Grains Gill, I headed for Taylorgill Force and then climbed steeply up Seathwaite Fell emerging on the top near one of many tarns that dominate the ridge.

Having found the summit which has a lovely view down Borrowdale............

it was time to set off in the direction of Sparkling Tarn with the fantastic backdrop of Great End.

Then it was the climb towards Esk Hause then turning North East to the summit of Allen Crags with an atmospheric view of Bowfell and Esk Pike in the clouds.

From Allen Crags to Glaramara (and beyond) it is very rocky underfoot. Glaramara has an imposing view.

Having scrambled down the rock steps..........

it is time to head for Combe Door and Rosthwaite Cam which is great fun to climb!

From here one can see the final target of the day, Rosthwaite Fell, or as it is commonly known, Bessyboot, with the 'Tarn at Leaves' in front.

Having reached the top of Bessyboot, there is an excellent view of Castle Crag in the near distance and Skiddaw in the far distance. 

Turning round there is a retrospective of Glaramara.

It seemed a long walk down into the valley bottom and back to the car, but it had been a memorable day.   

All photographs taken with either a Nikon D40X (10.2mp) or a Nikon Coolpix 4200 (4.2mp)

All photographs © Malcolm Mason. All rights reserved