We just managed to get a parking place at Troutbeck church. Our route was to ascend to Garburn Pass via the Garburn road, an easy gentle ascent. The we took the track bearing left onto the open fell and headed north for our first summit of Yoke. After a gentle descent then steeper climb we were on Ill Bell. The descent off Ill Bell towards Froswick is very eroded much more so that I remember from last time I was here (many years ago). However we were soon down on the col and a short climb to the top of Froswick.
The weather was ideal for walking. Initially the tops were in cloud but by the time we had ascended the cloud had lifted and there was a refreshing breeze.
We descended form the col between Froswick and Thornthwaite Crag. down to the track of the old Roman Road when we were caught by a heavy shower. We followed Hagg Gill on our right with Troutbeck Tongue on our left, crossed Ing Bridge to Town Head and then crossed the main road to take the path across the fields back to the church.
Time 6hrs
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| Looking back near end of walk |
Memories
- Long but leisurely walk
- Eroded descent form Ill Bell
- Views of the Kentemere Valley and the full horseshoe
Grade Excellent
Completed 125 To Go 29
