High Cup Nick October 29 2019

First of two days in Cumbria. This walk started from Dufton which is near Appleby off the A66.

From the small car park in the village turn right and head a few hundred yards down the road before coming to a right hand turn at Town Head with a fingerpost :-

From a navigation point of view it was very straightforward on this stretch of the Pennine Way.

Dufton Pike to my left

The first section was a tarmac path/road

The track was a steady 2 mile climb before it started to level

For about 15 minutes I was walking through icy horizontal rain with this view to my left

Eventually the opposite rim of the valley comes into view

This steep scramble down into the valley was going to be my return route. I decided I didn't fancy that and returned by the same route

Eventually, I arrived at the head of the valley with the following jaw dropping views :-

On the return journey I was treated to stunning views of the Howgills and Yorkshire Dales.

A brilliant wander along this section of the Pennine Way.

About 7.5 miles