|
|
Lat/Long: 54.694617,-03.004060
OS
Grid ref: NY 35382 33750
|
|
Most of the drive north along the M6 was quite misty and fog
over some stretches near Tebay. The temperature there dropped to
1decC. Leaving the motorway at Penrith was in sunshine. I
arrived at the start of my walk below Rake Trod shortly before
8am. My objective is to have another go at taking some drone
photos of the enclosure on Carrock Fell. |
Heading for the summit. |
Carrock Hill Fort site.
The blue
blob is me. |
Carrock Hill Fort. |
|
The recent long dry spell of weather had made the first steep
part of the climb very tricky. When it became narrow and winding
through loose dusty gravel it was impossible to get a proper
grip. I tried to find as much grass as possible but that wasn’t
much better. I was very thankful to get the steep bit out of the
way and reach the safer heather area and the ancient stone
sheepfold. The sky was mostly clear but a bit hazy. |
Carrock Fell summit cairn. |
Carrock fell and ancient wall. |
Old mine and spoil heap. |
|
My main concern was the wind which was quite gusty at times.
When I reached the summit cairn in the enclosure I headed north
to descend a bit and find some shelter from the wind. I launched
the drone and was pleased that there were no wind warnings. I
could hear voices as a group of walkers reached the summit. I
took some drone photos, packed up and continued over the summit
to then head for the descent to the north. There is a very nice
green path that descends gently down towards Carrock Beck. Near
the bottom I left it to turn right and visit the site on an old
mine adit and spoil heap. The entrance was long collapsed. There
was little wind so I took some drone photos then continued down
on the path to the road. Then just over a km back to the car. |
|
|
|
|
Back to my
home page