the steep climb above Thirlmere and Steel End

zooming in on Thirlmere, still very low despite recent heavy rain

Thirlmere from the summit of Steel Fell

Helm Crag from Steel Fell

360 degree panorama from Steel Fell - click on the image for a larger version

the Helvellyn massif from the broad ridge to Calf Crag

360 degree panorama from Calf Crag - click on the image for a larger version

Easedale from the ridge to Gibson Knott

Steel Fell from Gibson Knott summit

360 degree panorama from Gibson Knott - click on the image for a larger version

approaching Helm Crag

looking back to Gibson Knott from the slopes of Helm Crag

the Howitzer - the true summit of Helm Crag

the Howitzer from the north

360 degree panorama from Helm Crag - click on the image for a larger version

the Lion and the Lamb - the south top of Helm Crag

the outskirts of Grasmere village from the head of the lion

Grasmere and the village from the south ridge of Helm Crag