a magnificent oak in the fields near Applethwaite

approaching Applethwaite

the north-western fells from Applethwaite

Millbeck

Derwentwater from above Millbeck

the head of Bassenthwaite Lake from Dodd summit

looking north along Bass Lake from Dodd summit

a shiny new plaque marks the summit

Derwentwater seen on the way down

the River Derwent from above

.. and Dodd from the river

Skiddaw from the field path to Portinscale