The footpath to Knott Rigg that starts at Newlands Hause. The signpost says "Ard Crags 1 1/5 miles" which is incorrect.

 Looking down on Buttermere.

This is a delightful ridge route with exceptional views.

The route to the top.

Knott Rigg and it's mini cairn.

 Crag Fell (Eel Crag) and Addacomb Beck.

 Onwards to Ard Crags.

Heather slopes of Ard Crags.

 Blencathra from Ard Crags.

Gully to Keskadale Farm.

Ard Crags summit and Causey Pike.

"and that one is......"

Hellvellyn range over Newlands. From Ard Crags it was a simple case of retracing our outward route which was directly into the sun.

Knott Rigg Ridge, High Snockrigg and then High Stile.

Herdy and Blencathra.

The setting sun.

Robinson from Newlands Hause. Once back at the hause all we had to do was head home.

Skiddaw from Newlands as cloud rolls in.

Another nice short walk in ideal conditions all in all a sucessful day.