our ascent route via Link Cove and Greenhow End seen from Deepdale

Deepdale from the steep slopes below Link Cove

Deepdale from Greenhow End

on the ridge above Greenhow End with Place Fell in the distance

Cofa Pike ahead as we leave the misty top of Fairfield

heading from Cofa Pike towards St Sunday Crag

Dollywaggon Pike from the ridge

on the ridge leading to St Sunday Crag

looking back at Cofa Pike, Seat Sandal and Grisedale Tarn

approaching St Sunday Crag summit - Greenhow End behind the second walker

Helvellyn from St Sunday Crag with Striding Edge in sunshine

Ullswater from the east ridge of St Sunday Crag

the steep descent from Birks back to Deepdale

back down in Deepdale as the light fades