Tuesday weather was not so good and we visited Hawkshead Brewery for the beer taps, as well as Kendal (craft shop for Sue) and Lakeland, finishing up in Keswick.
Wednesday was forecast a little better and we headed for Haweswater, a bit remote and the walk starts from Mardale Head at the end of the reservoir. The drive took about 45 mins from Greystoke.
The car park was full when we arrived around mid-day (late start!), but after waiting just a few minutes someone was leaving and we found a place. The parking was free, and we headed off under slightly damp conditions along the path ascending slowly upwards away from the reservoir.
The route was not too difficult, a bit rocky but not too bad following a zig-zagging path towards Harter Fell.
The rain decided to start and with hoods up we ascended before turning back on ourselves and off the path and up grassier sheep tracks to Harter Fell.
The actual summit of Harter Fell did not give good view though, but after a short rest and consulting the map, we saw our way clear to walk across to Kenmore Pike (not planned) as it looked an easy half mile or so.
A short descent and sort ascent saw us at the summit of Kentmere Pike (2394ft) and we rested near a stone wall taking in the views across to Windermere
Following the path back from Harter Fell, the weather improved and some blue sky even appeared, allowing some better photos down to Haweswater.
Even the sheep were out posing!
Careful down that rocky path!
Some nice waterfalls with the wet weather.
The last section of path down to the car park we finished around 17:45, and by that time the car park had nearly cleared out. A reasonable walk with some good views, though maybe not exceptional, and the weather at the beginning took the sine off it a bit.
Our Walk Score: 7/10
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