Mid-February 2024, Neil heads out from beside the River Duddon, through Hardknott Forest (and a red squirrel encounter) and up Harter Fell. It's a steep ascent (Wainwright recommended the route from neighbouring Eskdale), but the views are stunning, particularly in the snow.
Route available here: explore.osmaps...
From the top, you can see across to the Scafell range, as well as out to sea. This walk is a round 4 1/4 miles, from the carpark beside the river, and is around 518m/1,700 ft of ascent and descent.
Our film of a visit to the Hardknott Roman Fort is here: • Lake District Walks | ...
You can find out more about the Restoring Hardknott Forest project here:
bag.leeds.ac.u...
Learn about the Cumbria Wildlife Trust Red Squirrels Project here:
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/about/what-we-do/living-landscapes/wildlife-conservation-projects/red-squirrels-project
Ordnance Survey maps used with permission. OS Explorer maps: OL6: South-western area - shop.ordnances... (We don't get revenue from OS Map sales, but are grateful for their support and permission to use their mapping!)
"Be Prepared" by Tom Lehrer is in the public domain, thanks to Mr Lehrer's generous bequest to the world: tomlehrersongs...
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9 сен 2024
