The red flag and notice board where the official route up Mickle Fell leaves the Pennine Way (approach route from Cow Green). Mickle Fell seen behind. The walk can only be done at 'access weekends' when the flag is furled, as here.   © David S Brown

A prominent cairn above Maize Beck (N side of Mickle Fell), where the county boundary fence comes into view ahead. The beck is usually easy to cross but in spate could be quite a problem.   © David S Brown

Looking E along the summit ridge of Mickle Fell towards the trig point top, a mile distant.   © David S Brown

The view N from Mickle Fell, with Cow Green Reservoir and dam; and Cauldron Snout waterfall seen in front of the dam.   © David S Brown

Mickle Fell from the NW: taken from Little Dun Fell.   © David S Brown

Mickle Fell from the North showing Cow Green Reservoir and dam. Taken from the start of the approach route, with the bridleway track to the dam in foreground (can be cycled beyond dam to Birkdale Farm).   © David S Brown