Dale Head and Hindscarth from the track in the upper Newlands Valley

looking back down the valley to Causey Pike and Rowling End

Hindscarth from higher up the valley

looking down the valley from the path towards Dale Head

looking up Far Tongue Gill

in the gorge (not really recommended because of loose slates)

looking down towards High Spy from near the top of the gill

Far Tongue Gill from above with High Spy behind

the slabby eastern slopes of Hindscarth with a glimpse of Derwentwater

a very late lamb

Hindscarth summit looking to the northwestern fells

360 degree panorama from Hindscarth summit - click on the image for a larger version

panorama northwards from the Hindscarth shelter - click on the image for a larger version

descending onto the Scope End ridge with Skiddaw in the distance

Newlands Valley seen from the descent path

looking back to High Spy and the head of Newlands Valley from the ridge

approaching the end of the Scope End ridge now in shadow