Route: Ennerdale
Area: North West Lake District
Date of walk: 24th April 2013
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 7.2 miles
Ascent: 600 feet
There was driving rain and low cloud in the morning so I abandoned my planned fell walk. The weather cleared slightly in the afternoon, though the clouds were low, and for this reason I decided on a low level walk round Ennerdale
Ennerdale is out on a limb and usually much quieter than the other lakes, and this proved to be the case today
I parked in the free car park at Bleach Green and walked anti-clockwise round the lake
The weather improved as the afternoon went on, although the clouds continued to obscure the higher fells
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Shortly after leaving the car park, approaching Anglers Crag
Closer to Anglers Crag
Now I know why it’s called Anglers Crag - he’s hoping there’s some trout about
Robin Hoods Chair looks over Ennerdale
If you take the low route round Anglers Crag, there’s a scrambly section to overcome
Countless bottoms have polished the rock to a fine sheen as they have shuffled down here
Near the far end of the lake and the weather is perking up a bit
At the end of the lake there are a couple of fields to cross before the start of return leg
Crossing the River Liza
A carpet of moss on the lower slopes of Latterbarrow
Char Dub
A wide track goes along the shore for much of the way back
An Easter Egg Tree still in bloom
Nearly back to the north end of the lake
The angler has moved to the other side of the lake, hoping for better luck
Looking along Ennerdale, Bowness Knott on the left and Pillar (almost) in the background
A final look back along Ennerdale before returning to the car park
