Beda Fell

The walk is dedicated to my mother Gina who passed away recently. The last hill she climbed with us was  Place Fell of which we had fantastic views today.  
Another glorious day although very cold on the Ullswater Steamer from Glenridding to Howtown.
We skirted the base of  Hallin Fell  stopped for a look in the small delightful chapel, then dropped down passing Howes Farm to Howe Grain. To follow the whole ridge to Beda Head, we took the path running south of Howe Grain Beck then immediately ascended up the fell, south of the wall marking 'the right of access' land. This initial steepish ascent was short lived and soon we were able to enjoy the ascent along the ridge over a couple of rocky outcrops to the summit, Beda Head.  There were very few people around, glorious views over to Loadpot Hill on the one side and Place Fell on the other and down to the valleys of  Boredale and Bannerdale. The Nab stood proudly to the south.  We decided to descend the same way  as the route was so enjoyable. Near the bottom we took the path down to Knicklethorns to  reach the road and just made it back in time to get the ferry back to Glenridding, looking back on our walk form the lake.

Beda Fell from Ullswater

Time 4hrs 15mns
Grade  Excellent
Memories

• Views of Place Fell
• Small hill but classical lakeland walking
• Good to mix a walk with a trip on the lake

Competed 117  To go  97