Terrain Overview
Walk Overview
Us dedicated Fell walkers and Wainwright peak baggers are generally weather
optimists whenever we decide to walk the Fells. More often than not and especially
in Lakeland, the promised forecasted weather very often disappoints. This was one
of those God given days when the forecasters got it right which made this absolutely
delightful walk turn in to a red letter day.
From the M6 northbound take Junction 36 and then the A590 towards Barrow and
turn right at the roundabout signposted for Broughton on the A595. Near Broadgate
a minor road on the right branches off. This is the Corney Fell Road. At the time of
writing this blog, there was repair works to a bridge that was signposted at the turn
off from the main road but it was OK to progress along as the works was further down
the road, thus allowing progress to the eventual parking space which is right opposite
the farm track from where this walk starts
The farm track directly opposite the parking area
The farm track follows the line of the stone wall. More or less immediately you are
able to see Kinmont Buck Barrow (left) and Buck Barrow (right)
The path rises steadily. This is good walking with no terrrain issues
Looking back to Black Combe from the track
Nearing the top of the cart track prepare to swing left
The track passes through two areas of high ground. Buck Barrow is on the right
We pass through the col keeping left. We decided to climb Kinmount Buck first
and then Buck Barrow as there is a good track off it which leads directly towards
what will be the third fell of the day Burn Moor
As the path swings round, a minor grass trod branches off left. Take this to
get on the path to Kinmont Buck Barrow
The faint trod passes through a gap in the stone wall
Through the wall and cross the field to another gap in the enclosing wall
Once over the second wall the easiest way to get to the top of Kinmont Buck Barrow
is via a grass rake on the Eastern side (as indicated)
Approaching the summit of Kinmont Buck Barrow
Sue on the summit of Kinmont Buck Barrow. Click here for a 360 degree view
The first proper view of Burn Moor and Whit Fell in the distance
We now retrace our steps and journey back to Buck Barrow
As we approach Buck Barrow we aim for the gradual slopes of the Western ridgeline
so as to avoid the main bulk of the boulder field
Approaching the summit of Buck Barrow
The summit of Buck Barrow. Click here for a 360 degree view
Looking towards the Coniston Fells from the summit
From the summit we head North and pick up the track to Burn Moor
which can be seen right of centre in this shot. Very easy walking
After around 20 minutes or so gentle walking we approach the summit
of Burn Moor
Sue and I on the summit of Burn Moor. Click here for a 360 degree view
The path to Whit Fell. An absolute joy to walk along
Looking towards the Coniston Fells from the path to Whit Fell
Approaching the summit and Shelter cairn of Whit Fell
The summit cairn of Whit Fell - a fine structure. Click here for a 360 degree view
Just an absolutely awesome sight looking towards the Scafell group of Mountains
From the summit Trig point on Whit Fell I survey the most wonderful vista.
Having done all of the 214 fells and seeing the most amazing views I have to
say that this ranks with the very best (the Mountains - not me!)
Sue on the summit trig point of Whit Fell. We stayed on this summit for about
one hour and really didnt want to leave, it was just heaven on earth
