Very steep ascent
up the slopes above
the A708, close to the Hang Burn. Not a pleasant bit.
Backhop Burn valley on the right.
From higher up the steep bit, looking across to White Hill
After the steep bit, along the flat towards Black Crag
Looking clearer to the north and White Coomb.
Rather steep drop - glad I didn't go up the valley then ascend!
Some excitement - a gate at the top of Swatte Fell I think, with Hart Fell behind.
View back to A708
The top of Hart Fell - another beautiful view!
Then it did clear a bit, so I could see North to Fruid Reservoir and things.
And the way forward, to Firthhope Rig and White Coomb.
Just follow the fence (until it gets too boggy!). White Coomb is the highest one over there.
Heading over Saddle Crags.
Some goats, as I headed into Rotten Bottom.
Looking to White Coomb
Another valley running back to the road
Still to go up the left, done the bit on the right.
THAT IS IT!
The mighty cairn atop White Coomb
Descent towards the Tail Burn
Top of the Grey Mare's Waterfall
Bike is down there somewhere
