Low Pike, High Pike, Dove Crag & Little Hart Crag with a return via Scandale

'Parked up' on the main Windermere road as you leave Ambleside.

Not to far from the large Garden Centre. I could have got nearer to the start of todays walk as there is a large car park in the centre, but I quite enjoy a stroll through Ambleside at the start and end of the day. Plus you save the best part of a tenner.

After that stroll through the town centre and a quick photo of that little Bridge House, it was time to turn right at the mini-roundabout and take a left turn down Nook Lane.

Heading towards Nook End Farm along the country lane.

Through Nook End Farm and all the Kankku vehicles, at least there's a signpost to let you know you're on the right track.

Looking back down the track towards Windermere, not long after crossing Low Sweden Bridge.

First objective of the day - Low Pike - the summit is on the furthermost peak.

A murky view over to the other side of the Fairfield Horseshoe.

Nab Scar with Rydal Water behind.

Approaching the top of Low Pike. I tended to stick to the left side of the wall during this ascent, slightly easier in my opinion, but nothing much in it.

Looking back to the highest point on Low Pike. It's easy walking with a little bit of hand to rock, but nothing to worry about.

A little bit more uphill and a bit of clambering and High Pike summit was reached. I can see Little Hart Crag in the distance - will be over there later on in the day.

Views back down the ridge that I've just walked up - I spent some time trying to work out which way round climbing the Fairfield Horseshoe was the easiest, CW or ACW.

Think it's probably clockwise, once you get the Nab Scar ascent under your belt you have gained a lot of height very quickly at a time when you are freshest - but the jury is still out on that one really.

In no time at all I arrived at the summit of the next fell - Dove Crag.

Re-tracing my steps slightly, I headed back down the slope for 100 yards and then veered off to the left following this thin path down eastwards in the direction of Scandale Pass.

Views down into Dovedale & Brothers Water in the distance.

A place I remember well - back in February 2010, myself and Paul made a significant error here - not able to continue uphill towards Dove Crag due to icy paths and a heavy snowstorm, we attempted to head across to Hartsop-above-How by traversing Dove Crag - not a good idea !! we learnt a lot that day alright.

Much more friendlier weather today than in February 2010 - as I stand on top of Little Hart Crag once more.

Dovedale Valley and Brothers Water with Angletarn Pikes & Place Fell in the distance to name a couple of fells in view.

Walking down the grassy path towards Scandale Pass with the bulk of Red Screes dominating the photo.

Looking back up at Little Hart Crag as I try and decide where to have my late lunch stop.

The gentle grassy descent into Scandale - a very quiet and pleasant valley to finish off the day.

Looking back up the valley towards Scandale Pass.

Last photo of the day was reserved for the very pretty packhorse bridge - High Sweden Bridge as I passed by it.