Earthwatcher's photos with the keyword: Eskdale

Sunlit fields in Eskdale and a nice sky. Taken en route to Harter Fell from the footpath from Jubilee Bridge. The view direction is westerly, with the Irish Sea not too far away. The clouds only start to build up over the higher fells (see next photo taken at the same time).

More cloudscapes and sunlit fields again, this time at Brotherikeld ('Booterilket') farm in Eskdale. The farm and lands date back to at least the 13th century. En route to Harter Fell, this view is looking back down the path from the Jubilee Bridge, hidden in the trees. Bowfell is a shapely pyramid from this side, visible in the centre distance. The Scafells are hidden in cloud to the left.

The western end of Harter Fell is guarded by Wallhead Crag, but fortunately the footpath skirts round the southern (right-hand) side and ascends to the summit without too much difficulty. There are two Harter Fells in the Lake District; this is the Eskdale one. The other is in the far eastern fells, overlooking Haweswater.

View northwards towards the Scafells from the summit of Harter Fell. We were just about on a level with the cloud base, alternately being enclosed in rushing mist and then in bright sunshine, which gave a wonderful depth and dynamic feel to the scene.

Having bypassed Wallhead Crag via a steep zig-zag ascent, a short section of easy walking over grass gives a pleasant respite before the final steeper stretch to the summit. Harter Fell is a delight and is one of Jan's favourites. In the background, Eskdale leads down past Muncaster Fell to Ravenglass and the sea.

Harter Fell has three rocky summits: west, middle and east. The middle one is the highest (2140 ft), the western summit bears the OS trig. point. In the middle distance, Green Crag is in shadow, Devoke Water is visible just left of centre. To the right, Eskdale opens out towards Ravenglass and the Irish Sea.