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The sketches shown here are the images that I have so far produced for this "Wainwright". The views are taken from the exact spot where A.W. stood to illustrate his seven pictorial guides. The comparative views are mainly different due to the time of day, weather conditions and seasonal differences. The originals of my sketches are approximately twice as wide and twice as high as A.W's pen and ink drawings. I have added notes to give more information to each sketch.

All images are the copyright of the artist.

To obtain these references has so far required 2 days of walking: 15/7/09, 2/8/09 (click on the dates to see the photos)

Hard Knott                                                     1803'

From Whahouse bridge. 15/7/09

The highest portion of the fell can still be viewed from the bridge. Trees now cover the embankments of the river.

Hard Knott Pass. 15/7/09

The cairn is now reduced to a flatter heap here at the very summit of this pass. Low cloud over the crags gave the place quite an eerie feel.

Lingcove Bridge. 15/7/09

Possibly the best packhorse bridge in the district in a wonderful setting.

Lingcove Beck. 15/7/09

A delightful waterfall just upstream from the bridge.

The Steeple. 15/7/09

This impressive pinnacle stands almost as AW saw it all those years ago.

The summit. 2/8/09

Sitting on a platform of rock, this cairn provides a fine view across to the Scafell range.

The Steeple from the south. 15/7/09

An impressive pinnacle of rock on the flanks of the fell.

fell complete.

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