We left home around 10.30. The plan was to go to Dent for lunch, but this early in the year, nowhere was open there! So we stopped in Hawes instead, where we were spoilt for choice.

So instead of exploring Dent Dale, we drove up to Semerwater and walked along its south-eastern edge, and through the nature reserve. It was a bit muddy underfoot, but manageable, and the water meadows were definitely watery.

We crossed the beck at Marsett and headed straight up the side of the fell, then walked along the ridge, with splendid views to north and south.

We got to the hotel in time for a cup of tea and a shower, before the star gazing got underway.