the start of the path heading for the Clerk

looking back to the Clerk with Skiddaw behind the trees

a direct route beside Beckstones Gill - not recommended - looking down on an odd arch over the gill

back on the track looking down from the top of the rock step

Skiddaw and the head of Bassenthwaite Lake as the track climbs above the trees

zooming in on the Bishop of Barf and what used to be the Swan Inn

Lord's Seat from the summit of Barf

Skiddaw and Bass Lake from the top of Barf

panorama of Bass Lake from the top of Barf

360 degree panorama from the top of Barf - click on the image for a larger version

back into the forest for a descent on forest tracks

Keswick and the Dodds ridge from the track

Skiddaw and the head of Bass Lake from the track

a corner of the track with Causey Pike ahead

Keswick and Derwentwater with the Helvellyn ridge beyond

Grisedale Pike appears as the track swings westwards

the walkers' path beside Comb Gill

swinging back eastwards with Skiddaw Little Man in the distance

a carpet of pine needles on the track and a glimpse of Bass Lake in the distance

Skiddaw from the foot of the fell

Barf from the return lane

zooming in on the Bishop of Barf