Fairfield Horseshoe

Distance: 18.2km (11.31 Miles)
Ascent: 1110m (3642ft)
Time: 6 Hours 30 Minutes

After doing rather an epic walk yesterday we wanted something similar today so we chose the Fairfield Horseshoe to take in a good selection of peaks and a fair distance.

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Sunrise behind Wansfell.

Windermere from Nab Scar.

Windermere from Nab Scar.

Rydal Beck below as we enter the clouds - and will remain in the clouds until we reach the other side of the valley. This was such a shame as I’m sure the views would have been outstanding.

Rydal Beck below as we enter the clouds - and will remain in the clouds until we reach the other side of the valley. This was such a shame as I’m sure the views would have been outstanding.

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Heron Pike on the other side of Rydal.

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Red Screes.

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Fairfield is now free of cloud - shame it wasn't like this when we were up there!

Little Hart Crag and Scandale Pass.

Little Hart Crag and Scandale Pass.

Windermere from just near High Pike.

Windermere from just near High Pike.

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Low Pike and Loughrigg Fell.

A final photo of Windermere.

A final photo of Windermere.

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