From the road between the M6 and Sedburgh the Howgills were looking a bit grey.

But the sun was making an appearance as we reached our start point at the famous Cross Keys Inn.

Crossing the River Rawthey we followed the defined footpath. The sunlit shoulder of hill in this picture will be our route off the fell.

Ahead is Cautley Crag and the Spout.

A male Stonechat close to the footpath.

Grey skies over Baugh Fell behind us.

Sunlight catches the Crag as we ascend by Cautley Spout.

The top section of falls of Cautley Spout. At about 700' the drop of the falls is impressive but as they form a series of falls the Spout is not classed as the highest in the country.

Nearing the top of the falls on the narrow path.

Red Gill Beck just before it tumbles over the spout. Yarlside is the fell behind.

By the beck sits this immaculate sheepfold, the far left corner has been formed into a cone shape, this is the work of artist, Andy Goldsworthy who re-constructs sheepfolds with a contemporary twist.

A steady climb up Little Force Gill Rigg.

The Calf has a freshly painted Trig point and fine views over to the Lakeland Fells.

Morecambe Bay sits in the distance as we head towards Bram Rigg top on route to Calders.

Calders summit cairn with Dentdale in the sunshine.

The three peaks, Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough form the horizon.

Ingleborough from near Great Dummacks.

Good grazing for Swaledales.

Cautley Crag with Bowderdale leading away in the distance.

One woman and her dog.

Great Dummacks cairn.

Sunlight on the fell.

We headed down the North east ridge of Great Dummacks which took us down to the river and back to the start point.