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

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Cat Bells [in the rain] [NW]

INDY Jun 15, 2024 Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells

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Distance 10.85 km, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 548 m 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.

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)
1) Walk from Keswick or Portinscale, through Lingholm woods<br> 2) "Honister rambler" bus from Keswick or Portinscale. Alight at "Cat Bells Cattle Grid"<br> 3) Take the Keswick Launch to Hawes End Landing Stage<br> 4) Park at Lingholm. Otherwise very limited car parking at Gutherscale and along the side of Cat Bells

Route
Portinscale, Lingholm, Cat Bells Distance 10.85 km, Time 3.48 h, Total Ascent 548 m

Wainwright Pictorial Guide: The North Western Fells

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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.

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