Route: leaving the car on the road north of Levens at OS Grid Ref: SD 48908 87585 at a junction of paths (space for 5-6 cars) and running north west, gently uphill on grass, following occasional posts to reach the track to Helsington Church. Then continuing onto Scout Scar, staying to the left and, at the obvious geological fault, descending under the scar on a rather trippy path (in virtue of roots and stones, though obviously recently pruned back of brambles) to Barrowfield Farm. Heading south on the track, then right onto the footpath, and then back on the track under an impressive looking Burnbarrow Scar to cross the road to Brigsteer and proceeding on a bridleway past Wells Garth. There, turning sharp right and descending, with some complaints from the ranks, crossing a field to Parkend Farm. Crossing the road and descending further, diagonally, before turning left into the woods of Brigsteer Park. Flat along the valley bottom until, eventually, climbing laboriously, via a track to the left, back to the start.Conditions: 2C, sunny and cold, frosty and muddy underfoot by turns.
Pub: the Hare and Hounds for half pints of Cumbrian Legendary Ales Loweswater Gold.
