The Western Fells form the southern wall of the Buttermere valley and the northern fence of Wasdale. Between the two lies Ennerdale so that in effect the group is the shape of a single horseshoe, each branch about 10 miles in length. At the head of Ennerdale stands Great Gable. The southern arc of the group travels due west from Great Gable, the main ridge consisting of Kirk Fell, Pillar, Scoat Fell, Haycock and Caw Fell.
Route from Wasdale Head via sty head to Great Gable then across to Kirk fell and Lath rigg before descending back down to Wasdale head. Walk with Mother and dog. Although the weather was not ideal it emphasized how serene the outdoors can be in whatever weather just by drawing attention away from other stressful events.
