Route: Leaving the car at pub at Ings and taking the steep road to Grassgarth and beyond on a stony track before taking a slight right turn towards Kentmere. Along a wet and muddy path crossing the common to reach a junction of paths by Park Beck. This time, continuing on a now more substantial track to career splendidly to Kentmere village. Back along the road for 3km before crossing the river at Ulthwaite Bridge. Then up the road climbing quite steeply back onto the hillside. This time turning right rather than left along a level track to meet the outward path before a long descent to Ings.
Conditions: A cloudy grey day with glimpses of sun.
Pub: The Hawkshead Beer Hall for Hoppy Red (a trial 4.8% beer), WPA and a new smoother version of NZPA.
