Route: A short walk to Crummock Water
Area: Western Lake District
Date of walk: 21st January 2016
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 2.0 miles
Ascent: 200 feet
Weather: overcast, very cold wind
There was only time for a short local walk today, so we decided to revisit Crummock Water in the west of the district. We parked by aptly named Park Bridge, though there is only space for 1 car here and anyone following this walk may need to find another spot – possibly Church Bridge near the Kirkstile Inn
We walked through Lowpark and joined the elevated path which runs round the shoulder of Mellbreak, giving wonderful views along Crummock Water towards Haystacks and Great Gable
We then descended to the lake and followed the shoreline path as far as the Pump House, at which point we headed inland towards Muncaster House. Just before the house we turned left along the quiet lane which took us back to the start
A lovely short walk despite the cold and rather indifferent weather
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Red squirrel in the garden before we set off this morning
The start of the walk from Park Bridge
We follow the lane through Lowpark
Looking across to Whiteside, which I’d climbed on yesterday’s walk
Green Wood
Whiteless Pike
Crummock Water
Rannerdale Knotts in mono
We descend to the lakeshore, and will follow the path left of picture
Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks
Lanthwaite Wood
Haystacks
…and again
Grasmoor, shaped like a pyramid seen from here
We continue round the shore of Crummock Water…
The High Stile Range
Low Fell
Looking across to the boathouse - and the route I’d taken up Whiteside yesterday
Approaching the pump house, at which point we’ll leave the lakeshore
We follow the path to the bridge over Park Beck
Looking back to Crummock Water…
…and looking back to the pump house, with Grasmoor towering above it
Park Beck
The bridge over Park Beck
Lanthwaite Wood and Whiteside
We follow the track towards Muncaster House
Walking towards Loweswater
Muck spreading
The circuit is complete as we arrive back at Park Bridge
Later on that day, a goldfinch in the garden…
…and a red squirrel on Squirrel Appreciation Day
