Evening on Potter Fell

23rd March 2011

Such a good day it seemed a shame to waste it by going out at the usual time and running in the dark. So straight after work we are off and following the Dales Way down to Cowan Head. Cross the dodgy bridge and head for Potter Tarn. The climb is hard but I have to keep going as DW is ahead of me and I need to get fitter.

At Gurnal Dubbs we take in the view as the sun is going down over the Eastern Fells. Pushing hard now to Potter Fell. DW is behind me so I have to keep the pace going. Surprising myself by making it to the summit! Once there we witness the sun disappearing. We try to pick out the fells but it is difficult, there is no definition. Is that Bowfell?

On to Brunt Knott, our last top and a superb 180 degree view of the Lakes, Kentmere, Longsleddale, The Howgills and the Kent Estuary. Down now picking up the pace along the road. Why am I working hard and DW look like he is jogging. We take in the short climb on Reston Scar (not to the top) and head home. Exactly 1 hour 30 mins.

May it be the first of many evening runs this summer.

Russell