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06 07 2004 - Glaramara

The walk started  near Strands Bridge from where the path climbs up through the woods onto Thornythwaite Fell. Comb Head is visible almost from the start and appears to be the summit until much higher ground is gained. The weather forecast had indicated sunny spells with showers but in the event, although  there were clouds, there was no hint of rain all day. The climb poses no difficulties until just before the summit when the path hits a rock face which requires a little climbing. However, a slight detour to the right allows you to avoid the worst of the rocks and an easy scramble takes you round and up to the summit. I don't think I have ever been on a mountain where so many other fell tops were visible. There must have been more than fifty summits that could be seen and superb views were to be had in all directions, though sadly, Scafell Pike and Scafell were hidden by Great End. It felt as if the summit of Glaramara was slap bang in the middle of the lake district mountains.