Blencathra Sept 27th 2015

Probably the last chance I would get for a trip to the Lakes this year, as the builders are coming back next week and we will be busy with the new kitchen. Excellent weather for walking - slightly cloudy with some wonderful autumn sunshine poking through the clouds.

I had planned to do some of the Ulldale fells North of Skiddaw but at the last minute (driving on the A66) I glanced up at Blencathra and decided to change the plans.

Summit Ridge

Summit

Scales Tarn

The route and navigation was simple. Park at Blencathra Centre just outside Threkeld, It is virtually a case of stepping out of the car onto the Fell. Up Blease Fell on an excellent path and onto the summit ridge.  Views from the top were outstanding and spectacular.

Causey Pike in the distance

Halls Fell

Looking down from the summit

A brave soul on Sharp Edge

From the summit I had a stroll along the ridge to get some pics of Sharp Edge and Scales Tarn.

Return by the same route.

Harvey Superwalker - Northern Lakes. 5 Miles

5th September 2015 Fairfield Horseshoe

A brilliant September day in Cumbria. Bright , clear and warm.

Leg 1

Leg 2

Leg 3

Leg 4

Final Section

Great Rigg

Dr Fulcher with his new camera

Windemere in the distance

I did this walk a couple of year ago ....in the mist so I didn't get to see much. It was fantastic to do it in clear weather and with someone else (Richard). Because I haven't done many walks recently I was a bit 'out of shape' so found it hard going. However, we got round in one piece !!. Clockwise from the car park in Ambleside on the Grasmere road.

St Sunday Crag from the top of Fairfield

Top of Fairfield

I had considered taking in Stone Arthur as a little detour but by the time we were close to the sunmit of Great Rigg an extra 2 mile detour including 1000 ft down and then back up again did not appear to attractive.

Taking a rest before the descent

Heron Pike and Great Rigg

So - no new Wainwrights bagged this time , but my 'second time round list' is now into double figures.


Superb day out - about 10.5 miles. OS OL5 and OL7

16th August Crich

Been busy with the builders around every day , so it was good to get away for a few hours to do this walk. Not much driving involved and the same route as normal - Anti Clockwise from the small car park near Whatstandwell.

About 6.5 miles OS OL 24 White Peak