Parked in Patterdale and had a quick take a way coffee from the general store before setting off across the beck to the base of Place fell. Decided to ascend the western side of the fell initially contouring round on the upper of two parallel paths along Ullswater's east bank. After approx 1km (the Ullswater Hotel is now directly across on the opposite shore ofthe lake) a path ascends diagonally up the hill to the right, initially a little indistinct but soon, obvious to follow. Quite steep in places but, because of this, height is gained very quickly with great views over Ullswater to Glenridding and the hills beyond (Helvellyn in mist).
Lost the path near the top of the steep section but soon found it again following a small stream (which may actually have been the the original path!).
Once levelled out the path divides and we took the right hand path leading up to the west of The Knight and heading directly for the summit. The summit itself is not visible until overcomming at least 2 false summits.
Having not met a sole on the ascent there were a few walkers on the top. The sun came out and we we able sat out the wind for lunch with Wainwright's book number two picking out all the tops we will need to conquer.
Descended on the main path heading south form the summit. No problems down to Boredale Hause and then a sharp right, back down to Patterdale. Thought about taking in Angletarn Pikes but with sun now out on Boredale Hause a sit down and contemlpation of the view was a far better option.
Total time for walk 4hrs 30mns
Memories :
- View from summit seeing veils of rain to the east and west with dark clouds but keeping dry ourselves.
- 2 RAF Tornadoes heading for us over Brothers Water the suddenly splitting one heading over Ullswater and the other, almost in touching distance, down Boredale
- Sitting in sunshine on Boredale Hause
Overall rating: Excellent
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