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INDY    Jun 15, 2024 Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells   
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Distance 6.74 miles, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 1,798 ft     Imperial | Metric
Paw INDY SAYS: I'm used to Cat Bells now, but I'm still careful on the rocky sections. No water on the fell.

Normally I won't set off in the rain, but this is our last day so we have to make an effort. After waiting in vain for a couple of hours, we set off under drizzle.

Cat Bells [in the rain] - Image 2, Jun 15, 2024

Cat Bells ahead, under low cloud

Cat Bells [in the rain] - Image 3, Jun 15, 2024

As ever, nice views of Derwent Water and Keswick


Cat Bells [in the rain] - Image 4, Jun 15, 2024

Pools of water at the summit, Bassenthwaite in the distance


Cat Bells [in the rain] - Image 1, Jun 15, 2024

A last chance to soak in the atmosphere before a long drive home

Start: Cat Bells (Cattle Grid]

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Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells
Distance 6.74 miles, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 1,798 ft
Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells

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Distance 6.74 miles, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 1,798 ft
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