The route travelled is in green

This track was kindly supplied by Jim, I having in my fatigued state somehow failed to press the correct button on my phone!

Just outside Keld the river Swale provides water for the abundant greenery

After sharing the path with the Pennine Way for a few yards, we struck off to the East near East Stonesdale here at Catrake Force (waterfall)

The river Swale winds through the verdant pastures below

Beyond the valley, Black Hill is a brooding presence

The power of water is demonstrated here where deep gorges have been carved over millennia

The ladies in earnest conversation

At the drinks stop we saw this Red Admiral, possibly blown up to high ground on the strong breeze, warming itself in the sunshine

Moving on Howard leads us across the grouse moors

Heather in flower imparts a purple glow to the bleak hillsides

Blakethwaite Smelt Mill, Gunnerside

Howard leading us down to the Gill where a knot of people are having their break. They were students doing their Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Gold Medal where they are challenged to use their own resources to travel from point A to point B without assistance and carrying their own bedding, food and water. We encountered a few such groups on our travels.

The leadmill buildings looking like old Roman remains.

A grit and vitamin tray put out for Grouse - they need to take in grit to help digest their food.

The bridge across Gunnerside Beck

The more gentle landscape along Barney Beck as we approached Reeth

The best time for a pint - after a long satisfying walk! Jim and Liz joined in outside The Buck in Reeth