Knock it on the head avole, this stuff ain't for a thread on't Lakes man - we got ducks on't road and stuff like that to watch for.
Lake District - Fell Walking
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Knock it on the head avole, this stuff ain't for a thread on't Lakes man - we got ducks on't road and stuff like that to watch for.
JezmondTutu
pfm Member
Newlands is stunning Tony. Often stay at Catbells Camping barn in the better months with mates.
hifinutt
hifinutt
I am impressed, up at 5.30 am to go walking . that's dedication !
Suffolk Tony
Aim low, achieve your goals, avoid disappointment.
That's the trick in The Lakes - get up early to go walking. You never see a soul, the crowds are just heading out as you get back for a nice leisurely breakfast.
After our walk last Thursday (Causedale Pike/Scar Crages) we went for a pint in Swinside Inn, Newlands - I picked up a business card for the 10in10 Challenge in aid of MS Society, thought I'd share with you like minded folk.
http://www.10in10.org.uk/
The annual 10in10 challenge was designed and created by Yvonne Booth in 2011. It was her response to her husband Duncans diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis in 2010. As a wife and mother of three sons, she wanted to do something positive and help raise money for research into this cruel illness. Yvonnes events have developed from fundraising once a year, to giving fundraisers the opportunity to take on a variety of challenges throughout the year. So far, a magnificent £250,000 has been raised for the MS Society UK.
http://www.10in10.org.uk/
The annual 10in10 challenge was designed and created by Yvonne Booth in 2011. It was her response to her husband Duncans diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis in 2010. As a wife and mother of three sons, she wanted to do something positive and help raise money for research into this cruel illness. Yvonnes events have developed from fundraising once a year, to giving fundraisers the opportunity to take on a variety of challenges throughout the year. So far, a magnificent £250,000 has been raised for the MS Society UK.
Whaleblue
Southbound
Yup. I've only been there twice, but it is a very special place to me.
First time there was with a friend and we did a walk that took us around the water, and we stayed in the car overnight right by the water, having drunk at the pub off up Wasdale head.
Then, my wife and I honeymooned in a pub in Nether Wasdale, and it rained constantly. We loved it!
PTWild
pfm Member
There are a number of classic routes which are rich in Wainwrights. The Fairfield Horseshoe, The Coledale Round and The Kentmere Round.
One great thing about committing to climb all the Wainwrights is that it will take you to places you never would have thought of going to. The back of Skiddaw and some of the lesser known Northwesterly fells are great.
Here are some pics from a few months back of a couple of rounds:-
https://get.google.com/albumarchive...HESjL-SS-j_osoCvG-aMMA-x4lc2ftH1wZ?source=pwa
And
https://get.google.com/albumarchive...XnZMHOPlHQglZc0k-bsX3A6CMnOQm0cbrO?source=pwa
One great thing about committing to climb all the Wainwrights is that it will take you to places you never would have thought of going to. The back of Skiddaw and some of the lesser known Northwesterly fells are great.
Here are some pics from a few months back of a couple of rounds:-
https://get.google.com/albumarchive...HESjL-SS-j_osoCvG-aMMA-x4lc2ftH1wZ?source=pwa
And
https://get.google.com/albumarchive...XnZMHOPlHQglZc0k-bsX3A6CMnOQm0cbrO?source=pwa
JezmondTutu
pfm Member
Love all of those walks!
Some great photos there and memorable days on the fells.
I will research The Fairfield Horseshoe, The Coledale Round and The Kentmere Round as Im eager to get some fells under our belts.
Got home yesterday evening and Im itching to go back - got to go to flipping Poland next weekend for a city break - FFS! I just want to get my boots on.
JezmondTutu
pfm Member
They are all great walks but have done Coledale Round many times and enjoyed many pints in the Swinside afterwards!
If you look carefully you can just make out the Swinside in the background, thirsty work this fell walking . . .
Suffolk Tony
Aim low, achieve your goals, avoid disappointment.
Great photos there Mr PT!
JezmondTutu
pfm Member
If you look carefully you can just make out the Swinside in the background, thirsty work this fell walking . . .
It's not the finest pub but have good memories and the view of Causey Pike from the beer garden is superb.
Suffolk Tony
Aim low, achieve your goals, avoid disappointment.
Got a feeling it recently changed hands Jez.
Elephantears
Trunkated Aesthete
I had a staggeringly good pint there last summer after a fantastic day, swimming in Buttermere then walking over Robinson, Dale Head etc into Newlands.
That covers my favourite area. The Buttermere fells are my favourite ridge walk (Red Pike, High Stile, Haystacks, plus Fleetwith Pike if you've still got energy, and plus Dale Head if you're fitter than I am), and Newlands is another classic.
I would dissuade the OP from thinking about Wainwright bagging and focus on circular walks; much more satisfying. But the Coledale Round does get you a lot of peaks and its another classic (allow plenty of time for that one).
In more central lakes territory, Crinkle Crags is another favourite, and whilst the Fairfield Horseshoe is one of the most highly populated and well known walks, I had an incredible time up there a couple of years ago coming up into a full cloud inversion.
Of course Wasdale is fantastic too. Too much to cover. I am really yearning for a trip.
PTWild
pfm Member
Yes, Crinkle Crags and onto Bowfell is a great walk. If feeling adventurous you can use the climbers path just off to the right from Three Tarns to get to the summit. And if you're super fit you can complete a round by returning over some of the Langdale Pikes - I'm not that fit, so did it over 2 days and wild camped near the summit of Rossett Pike.
Some pics:-
https://get.google.com/albumarchive...XTpgnjM-Y28kHHtm2wXRrpChCCiJkCYqY9?source=pwa