| Walk: | Colton, Bandrake Head, Furness Fells, Low Hay Bridge (& Nature Reserve), Bouth | ||
| Start Point: | Rusland Hotel Lay by, off A590 | Grid Reference: | SD 326 844 |
| Distance: | 9 miles | Ascent: | 1,200 feet |
| Time: | 5 hours | ||
| Weather: | Sunny & blue sky, cool to start but warmed up nicely. | ||
| Comments: | A bright, clear morning saw 16 walkers setting off across fields and woods to visit pretty little hamlets with fine views enhanced by the very clear air. | ||
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We set off towards the woods
'My little pal' at Old Hall Farm
Woods and distant mountains
The Lakeland mountains stand out clearly
Looking north-west from Colton
Walking through Colton
Coffee time above Beckside Farm . . .
where we can look back to Colton, with the church on the hill
Bandrake Head from Sales Bank Wood
'Mine's a pint of white stuff'
Bandrake Head cottages
The Riggs
Whitestock Hall
Small Lake in the Nature Reserve, Low Hay Bridge
A sunny spot for afternoon tea
Black Knotts Plantation
Burn Knott, interesting 3 pitches to roof