Cat Bells the iconic fell. Indy climbs it again in poor weather.

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Cat Bells [in the rain] [NW]

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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

INDY SAYS: I'm used to Cat Bells now, but I'm still careful on the rocky sections. No water on the fell.

Low clouds, light rain

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: Portinscale

1) Honister Rambler bus from Keswick (you can stay on the bus to 'Cattle Grid' if heading for Cat Bells or Newlands Horseshoe)
2) Limited parking in Portinscale, or car park further on at Lingholm [Grid Ref: NY 25165 22357] [GPS 54.590838, -3.159623] View on map

Route

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

Fells

Cat Bells 1,480 ft

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Route maps from Ordnance Survey are scaled 1:25000 unless otherwise indicated.
Distance, Hike Time and Total Ascent as supplied by OS. Image shows planned route.
Distance 6.74 miles, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 1,798 ft

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