Tuesday 6th July 2010

An early evening stroll delayed due to the afternoon rain. A popular location for an evening stroll judging by the number of people we saw whilst we were there.

Start: Binsey Cottage (NY 2355 3510) 

Route: Binsey Cottage - Binsey - Binsey Cottage 

Distance: 1.5 miles     Ascent: 215 metres     Time Taken: 1 hour 

Terrain: Good path.

Weather: Cool and overcast, with a strong wind on the top.

Pub visited: Royal Oak, Braithwaite      Ale Drunk: Jennings Cumberland 

The broad track to Binsey's summit.

Skiddaw massif.

The Uldale Fells across Over Water.

Binsey's trig point. It was difficult to stand still
 in the strong wind at the top.

Plenty of landmarks on Binsey's summit, a shelter,
 trig and a cairn in this shot alone.

Scotland across the Solway Firth from West Crag.

Heading back towards the trig.

The sun appears to be shining on the other side of Bassenthwaite.

Sunlight brightens up Barrow.