Summer nights.

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At this time of the year it's great to get out after work and this week has been a good one.
On Monday with a good forecast we headed out for the Fellbarrow range. We parked at Loweswater and climbed Fellbarrow followed by Low Fell and Darling Fell. It was a stunning evening and the views of the fells around Buttermere were fantastic.

Approaching the trig point on Fellbarrow.


The view SE from Fellbarrow on a stunning evening.


On route to Low Fell looking down the Buttermere valley.


The view to Low Fell.


Low Fell summit.


Looking to the Grasmoor range.


The Buttermere valley.


On Darling Fell.


Enjoying a summer evening in the fells.


Heading down in evening light.


On Tuesday we decided on a cycle and headed out befor tea. We did a 26 mile loop taking in some favourite local back roads many of which give great views of the western fells.

A beautiful evening to cycle in west Cumbria.


Enjoying just being out on the bike.


On Wednesday I was back out climbing with Jeff and Pete. The weather was not as good as forecast but we went to Shepherds Crag in Borrowdale and got one route in - Little Chamonix (V Diff) - before the rain forced us to make a hasty retreat to Keswick. The chips and beer were good.

Jeff climbing pitch 1 - Little Cham.


Pete appearing at the top of pitch 2.


Pitch 3 - one of the best V Diff pitches in the Lakes.


Tonight we went for another cycle but as it was overcast and 'breezy' we only did our short 13 mile loop.

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