Packed parking area

A view of the usual route to Skiddaw

Looking behind, Coledale. Rowling End and the Causey Pike ridge that continues past Sail, with Barrow in the foreground and Grisedale Pike on the right

A side-on view of Skiddaw in the clouds. These rolling clouds intermittently covered Skiddaw during the whole walk

A well-maintained bridge just before Skiddaw House

Salehow Beck

Skiddaw House, still operating as a hostel

Wide easy path around to Bakestall, unfortunately losing some height here

Bakestall summit in view

The summit of Bakestall, distant views despite the clouds / haze

A relatively short climb from Bakestall to the summit of Skiddaw ('North Top')

The famous map at the summit of Skiddaw, and excellent viewpoint in clear weather

Coming off Skiddaw en route to Skiddaw Little Man

From Skiddaw Little Man, Keswick in bottom right of frame

Dropping down, a view of Keswick, Derwent Water, Newlands and Cat Bells centre front