This was our second visit to Orrest Head in as many weeks, our previous trip been on 22 May with some of our friends from the Wainwright Society to mark the 80th Anniversary of Alfred Wainwrights 1st visit to the Lake District (which he has made so famous through his Pictorial Guides) and the visit to Orrest Head which so inspired him to return. Today's visit was also to mark the 80th Anniversary, which had been organised by Peter Burgess of the Online Fellwalking Club He had arranged for a vintage 1940's bus to take us from Kendal to Windermere, where we would make the ascent of Orrest Head, followed by afternoon tea. We had a wonderful day with some old and new friends from the OFC, our thanks have to go to Peter for all his hard work and effort in putting the day together. There were lots of other people with cameras on the walk, each with a slightly different view of it. If you would like to see theirs they can be found on the following links ... Richard Ratcliffe (Summiteer) Roger and Ann Hiley (Loweswatercam) Mark Richards Simon Howard John Patterson
Our transport for the day arriving at Plumgarths the pre-arragned meeting up point
'Rosie' a 1946 Leyland Tiger bus courtesy of Cumbria Classic Coaches
Last time I was on a bus like this was several years ago on the island of Malta!
Tim didn't look to sure about his upcoming bus ride?
Neil, John (with his back to the camera) Richard, Ann and Jo waiting to board the bus which would take us to Windermere
Peter Burgess (the founder of the Online Fellwalking Club) who organised the walk, huge thanks to Peter for such a great day!
A group shot before boarding the bus!
All aboard!!!!!
Heading along the A591 towards Windermere
We got dropped off at St Mary's Church in Windermere
The bus heading back to Kendal!!!!
A group shot by the famous sign at the start of the walk to Orrest Head
Looking down onto Windermere as we started the climb!
A glimpse of Windermere through the trees
It was hot work for both dogs and human's so there were plenty of stops
Another glimpse of Windermere through the trees
Jo (with Amber) and Richard heading up the last short climb to the summit
Where this amazing view of Windermere and the Lakeland Fells greeted them!
A panoramic shot of Windermere from Orrest Head
Looking east from Orrest Head towards Wansfell with Red Screes poking out behind
The summit of Orrest Head was very busy today, more so when we arrived!
Looking south from the summit over High Rigg towards Reston Scar
The Troutbeck valley
That looks like Harry and Bethan tied to that seat!
Sheena and Tim dawg pose for a summit shot on Orrest Head
Me and Tim dawg!
Mark Richards (L) and Paddy Dillon (wearing the hat) have a chat on Orrest Head, probably about who writes the best guide books??
Watch peter give the assembled members of the OFC a few words about AW on the summit of Orrest Head
A hazy shot of the Langdale Pikes
All too soon it was time to head off
Rather than return the same way we first NE towards Near Orrest
Tim waiting for me to finish taking photos as everyone else headed across the fields
I was more content on getting some photo's of these Hawthorn bushes, loved the masses of flowers on them
This descent from Orrest Head was much quieter than ascent route, guess most folks go up and down the same way?
When we reached the road we headed west to pick up the footpath through St Catherine's wood
Where there were still plenty of Bluebells to be seen!
Careful folks don't fall off that log! (Private joke amongst those people on the walk, Peter fell off it!)
Zooming in on the distant Wetherlam
There was more 'chat' stops as we wandered back towards Windermere across the meadows
The shade of the last section of woodland paths was very welcome
Sheena and Tim heading down the lane back to the start of the walk
From where it was a short walk along the A591 to the bus which had returned for us
On board heading back towards Kendal!
Couldn't resist this shot of Harry and Bethan on the bus
Arriving back at Plumgarths
One last photo of that lovely old bus!
As part of the day Peter had organised afternoon tea at Plumgarths
Which everyone enjoyed, thanks again Peter for all your efforts in organising such a wonderful day!
I hope that you have enjoyed looking at the photograph's from this walk? If you have any questions or comments regarding them or the walk in general, please either leave a message below, or send me an email, and I will get back to you asap. Thanks Gary ...
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Our last walk was a Wildflower Ramble in Teesdale
Our next walk was an ascent of Gowbarrow Fell from Aira Force
Other Lake District walks 2010 walks journalAll of the photograph's from this walk were taken using my Fuji HS10 camera © www.mywainwrights.co.uk (This page was last updated - 14 June 2010)
