My darling daughter turned up today, it seems somebody, not me has given her permission to use our washing facilities until the credit crunch is over, not only that she tells me she needs to build a portfolio to gain entry to University, I wonder who's paying for that?, can I take her walking, "of course", then the bombshell, "I'll need some waterproofs, boots and big bag, you wouldn't want me to get cold wet and miserable would you", I wasn't particularly bothered to be honest but I agreed, watch this space. She'd brought her camera as well as her washing so we started her new walking and photography career with a quick walk over Arnside Knott.

No map required, from Arnside Knott car park we headed straight up the hill passing the view finder then Knotty Tree before reaching the summit, south from the summit on a delightful path carrying us above the scree slopes with stunning views as far as Ingleborough 18 miles to the east, we then descended in the direction of Heathwaite on reaching the main bridleway we turned right to head back to the car park. Fifty minutes with spectacular views and the setting sun just adding to the atmosphere. I don't know how her photo's turned out she's no computer at the moment, it looks like I'll be buying her a Laptop shortly, she's coming round on Thursday with more washing and her memory card, I've just been told to "stop grumping".

Arnside Knott.	back to list view route map
	From Arnside Knott car park views to Hampsfell above Grange-Over-Sands.
	Looking to Meathop Fell backed by Newton Fell, with Coniston Old Man across a distant horizon.
	The Kent Viaduct spans Milnthorpe Sands at Arnside.
	The first photo of the day, could this be the start of a new career.
	Golden light and stunning views over the scar of the Sandside Quarry.
	Climb higher and even better views tilt into view, the Coniston Fell almost on the Irish Sea coast.
	Golden light over Milnthorpe Sands and the Kent Viaduct.
	Looking south across the channels and gullies of Morecambe Bay.
	The Knotty Tree passed on the ascent, there used to be two, then one, now just the lower section remains.
	Nearing the summit of Arnside Knott with breathtaking views to the west.
	The Lake District skyline seen from near the summit Arnside Knott.
	Looking to Coniston Old Man.
	Never take photo's into the sun, rules are there to be broken.
	From the summit Arnside Knott wonderful views over Sandside and the upper reaches of Morecambe Bay.
	Eighteen miles to the east carrying a little snow the unmistakable flat top of Ingleborough.
	Wonderful silvery seascapes.
	Changing seascapes, shimmering sands and big skies a perfect description of Morecambe Bay.
	Across the skyline the Forest of Bowland, golden light on Warton Crag with Arnside Tower in the foreground far below.
	Just before descending into the trees a final shot over the Silverdale coast.
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