Place Fell

An entirely new walk for both of us, going up to Place Fell near Ullswater. An early morning drive over the Kirkstone Pass then parking at Patterdale. Luckily not much traffic on the way over.

Place Fell route

Place Fell elevation

The southern fells were swirling in mist and low cloud with the blinding low winter sun shining down on them.

A meagre sunrise at the start of the walk

Haze and cloud

Looking down the Ullswater valley towards Brotherswater

Helvellyn and the edge of Ullswater, looking west

The sun streaming down on the fells

The sun streaming down on the fells

Another peak

 On the way up we spotted at least 30 Red Deer, grazing on the slopes of Place Fell. A fox ran past the herd as well, although not trying for any of the deer.

Red Deer Herd

The higher path on the way back to Patterdale