Fairfield

Low cloud and an overnight thaw

changed the scenery,

from pure white

to patch work.

Short winter days

meant the full horseshoe

would turn to a gallop.

A short circuit up from Grasmere, with a slight deviation to Alcock Tarn

Cloud thinning to shine,

drifting over Rydal and Hart Crag,

adding a touch of atmosphere to Great Rigg.

Hiding the valleys then quickly bringing Easedale tarn to within an arm’s reach.

Fickle as ever, the cloud couldn’t keep away

and all but obliterated Cumbria from view.

Drifting tantalisingly over Seat Sandal

and Grisedale Tarn.

Then the odd glimmer of light

heralding the colour on Grisedale Hause, and the trek down into the valley.

The map