Millbeck, the start of this route. From here we headed up to the old weir.

Skiddaw Little Man from the weir of Mill Beck. It was now planned to ascent to Carlside via the slope to the left which passed over Carlsledam.

The route was steep and pathless. if there was a path the heather was disguising it.

Branthwaite and Coledale.

Higher up the heather was thicker but the slope just as steep. Zeta can almost hear the "cussin' "

Skiddaw  from Carlsledam. Just at the bottom left of the highest patch of turf can be seen the rocky outcrop of Fox Bield where I visited a few days ago.

The smile returns as we reach Carl Side summit. Next on to Long Side, the fell behind.

Long Side and Ullock Pike.

On the summit.

Rain either side of a sunny Maiden Moor. Now on to Ullock Pike.

They beat me to the summit.

Below lies Barf across Bassenthwaite.

The view from Ullock Pike. A drop down to the west from here would take us to the hanging stone.

and there sat a very co-operative Ring Ouzel. From here we headed "off-path" in the direction of Dodd

With good glints of evening light.

Light over the water.

The col below Dodd. We would ascent the fell via the pass.

The 19th of the Northern Fells covered this week. The team on Dodd.

The view of our descent. Once we reach the bend in the road bottom left I would have to take the fellside path up to White Stones and Esther followed the wall and we would meet on the ridge.

Descent in evening light. Sun on Latrigg as well.

Zeta keeps an eye on Esther below us as we climb to White Stones.

Posing on White Stones.

Enjoying the evening sun as we descent to Mill beck and the car.