Saturday 10th May 2008

We arrived at Eskdale shortly after lunchtime and once we had pitched the tent and had a refreshing pint at the Brook House we decided to make the most of the warm weather and go for a short evening walk. As the views were almost none-existent we opted for a low level walk along the banks of the river Esk to Stanley Force.

Start: Eskdale campsite (NY 1780 0106)

Route: Eskdale campsite - St Catherine's Church - Stanley Force - Underbank - Doctor Bridge
            - St Catherine's Church - Eskdale campsite

Distance: 5.25 miles     Ascent: 239 metres     Time Taken: 2 hours 55 minutes 

Terrain: Good paths.

Weather: Hot and very hazy.

Pub visited: Brook House Inn, Boot         Ale Drunk: Tim Taylors Landlord

There were plenty of people enjoying the warm weather at the
 stepping stones by St Catherine's Church.

Following the well signed path alongside Stanley Gill.

There were signs of a landslip as we reached Stanley Force.

Stanley Force.

Stanley Force.

The lower falls.

Looking back down the path to the falls.

Looking towards Gate Crag (L) and Hartley Crag (R).

Hartley Crag.

A very hazy view of Scafell and Slight Side as we head down to the river Esk.

An un-named tarn below Gate Crag ................

................ with a seat in the shade.

Reflections in the calm waters at Doctor Bridge.

Exploring St Catherine's Church, although we couldn't go inside
 today because the floor had just been screed.