We parked near Mosedale Moss before heading up the slopes of Carrock Fell.

Highland cattle at Stone End farm.

Working our way along the eastern escarpment.

By the time we reached the cairn on the east peak we were engulfed in low cloud.

Zeta poses near the summit of the fell.

As we headed to Miton Hill brief glimpses of sun appeared.

A short detour took in Round Knott from where we continued to High Pike via Miton Hill.

"Seat Occupied" on High Pike.

After Christmas Day lunch on High Pike we set off South and picked up the Cumbria Way path.

Carrock Fell from the hut on Great Lingy Fell.

The cairn on Great Lingy Fell.

Heading to Iron Crag.

The cairn on the fell above Iron Crag from where we took a direct route south east across Miller Moss.

Carrock Fell as we descended alongside Grainsgill Beck.

Crossing Arm O'Grain.

The remains of Carrock Mine.

The eastern shoulder of Knott with Grainsgill beck on the right.

Long shadows of the afternoon as we head towards Mosedale.

Mosedale ponies as we near the village at the end of a very pleasant Christmas Day out on the hills.