Nice day on the fells today

Me and Wukkie did the Greenburn round a couple of years back..Was a good walk but remember it wasnt half boggy underfoot.

markredfox73 wrote: Me and Wukkie did the Greenburn round a couple of years back..Was a good walk but remember it wasnt half boggy underfoot.

Can relate to that Mark really wet in places and almost bottomless where Wythburn levels off I cut off up Hill not to long after that and it was fine.

I think I'll have to put one in before too long, it's been a while!

Aye get yer lazy arse out again marra for a good twine

Armboth and Wythburn..wettest places in uk..pure bog would have preffered up te me knees in bog, than yon shambles today!!! and the last 6 games


Friday...Went up Loadpot hill from Helton...saved climbing a bit, on old coach road..then stone circles on Moordivock, views were awesome..snow on high fells, fabulous day..then fish and chips fre Penrith on way home.

www.visitcumbria.com/pen/moor-divock-stone-circle/

Stayed in Dubs hut last night.. Walked up from honister mine. Was a great sunset and got there as darkness fell.

Chasing the last of the Cumbrian snow today Striding Edge.









Also Bumped into someone who knows more about running a football club than John Nixon.

markredfox73 wrote:

Stayed in Dubs hut last night.. Walked up from honister mine. Was a great sunset and got there as darkness fell.

You picked a corker of a stopover at Dubs weather wise mate I'll stay there one day did you get far today?

loved the snowman/nixon dig

Dubs hut...was in wreck and ruin, pile o rubble as i remember yonks ago..all done up now.

remember helping a young couple find way down warnscale...mist came down, rain..wet..they had t shitrs and trainers on..they said..it was sunny when we set off..suthen rivets lol
helped a few lost folks down owa the years.. no respect for the hills ..lucky ones survive..many don't.


Awesome pics Alan..again..thanks.

Another lal bothy..not as spectacular as Dubs...but to see sun set..and see dawn break...dont really matter where ye are.

www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2011/Octobe...11_Carrock_Fell.html

Langdale Pikes today we were going to do Jacks Rake on Pavey Ark but it was quite slippy early on so gave it a swerve.
A brilliant day to be out in the fresh air with views to die for.

markredfox73 wrote:

Stayed in Dubs hut last night.. Walked up from honister mine. Was a great sunset and got there as darkness fell.

Where Is Darkness Fell exactly? I can't find it on any of my O.S. maps.

I need to do the Langdale Pikes as I haven't done any of them once I'm back into the swing of things.

I thought I`d posted a photo of Pinnacle Ridge on St Sunday Crag (up there yesterday) but hasn`t come up on my screen - oh well I`ll try again.

All i can say is fk that like....thats hardcore

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Jack's Rake up Pavey Ark? Mentalist.

More like it (I think). Pinnacle Ridge St Sunday Crag, one or two brown trouser moments, but otherwise a good day out.

Can't decide what would have went first, my legs because of the height or my arse, again because of the height.

Cracking photo though

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More like it (I think). Pinnacle Ridge St Sunday Crag, one or two brown trouser moments, but otherwise a good day out.

Great pic that pal when you look up to Pinnacle Ridge from the foot of St Sunday Crag it looks a hell of a slog to get there never mind start rock climbing afterwards.

I'll repeat what MRF said - Fk that, not a chance in hell!

When you`re on the Ridge itself it`s not as bad as it looks on the photo, as you say Alan the worst bit is getting to the foot of the ridge - traversing quite steep hillside across scree.

Sun Trap

Yorkie Blue wrote: When you`re on the Ridge itself it`s not as bad as it looks on the photo, as you say Alan the worst bit is getting to the foot of the ridge - traversing quite steep hillside across scree.

Even worse if you miss the Elmhow zigzag path, as I did on my first trip to Pinnacle Ridge. Remember reading somewhere that the flank of St Sunday is one of the steepest fellsides in England. Certainly felt that way making our way up there!

Nowhere near as balls out as Pinnacle Ridge.
Lords Rake on the the way up Scafell

Pinnacle ridge...i posted earlier on in this thread, also on old board..hairy stuff, i done it..roped up, tis not as bad as it looks mind

spent 3 days in Ennerdale last week, came home for sats game, should've stayed oot west!

Parked at Bleach Green, done Crag fell route till col...then over Anglers Crag, up Lake to River Liza, then over fb onto black sail pass, back by lake path, then a good meal and a 3 pints in Ennerdale, great day out.

www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk/cragfell_r1.htm

Sunday.. parked at St Martins old church, then up to Beda Fell..nice and gentle stroll back to car.

www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk/bedafell_r1.htm

Views from Glaramara top a White Hoss and a pint of Thirsty Rabbit at Riverside Bar Scafell Hotel.

The Mrs & me have been talking about doing a few walks to lose a few pounds & to get out & about now the kids are up! Not sure where to start (gentle), or what gear (boots) etc! Any advice would be great. Thanks. P.s love this thread.

BlueBanana wrote: The Mrs & me have been talking about doing a few walks to lose a few pounds & to get out & about now the kids are up! Not sure where to start (gentle), or what gear (boots) etc! Any advice would be great. Thanks. P.s love this thread.

We're in the same boat mate. Just started and not knowing much we've so far done Grike and Cragg fell from cold fell side a couple of times and a few walks around whinlatter forest itself plus you can branch off from there and do a couple of others like Barf and Lords seat. Did that last week and was decent. No where near the standard these lads on here are at though. I've also realised I'm scared of heights well scared of falling!!!

This is a walk that me `n` our lass have done many a time and enjoy it every time, and would be a good introductory hillwalk for anyone thinking of taking up the admirable pastime.
Setting off from Keswick - take the ferry to Nicol End at Portinscale, then walk through the woodland to the foot of Catbells - up and over Catbells to the col at Hawse Gate, follow the good path downhill to the road, turn left and walk through Manesty Park to the jetty at Brandlehow, catch the ferry back to Keswick and indulge yourself with a Half Cow Pie and chips and a few sherbets at the George Hotel - absolute heaven.

Castle Crag from Grange is a nice starter walk not too much height to it but great veiws down Derwentwater .


Best advice invest in some properly fitted boots dont just go for cheap that feel ok in shop its a cast to bite you on the arse .

I was going to suggest Castle Crag, what a view for little effort although the slate can be quite slippy when wet. You can also carry on up the main path from Grange and then turn right onto High Spy and along the ridge of Maiden Moor and down Catbells towards Keswick.

One of the first walks MRF&I done was Catbells when there was around 200 Germans up there, I thought we'd been invaded.

Wukkie wrote: I was going to suggest Castle Crag, what a view for little effort although the slate can be quite slippy when wet. You can also carry on up the main path from Grange and then turn right onto High Spy and along the ridge of Maiden Moor and down Catbells towards Keswick.

One of the first walks MRF&I done was Catbells when there was around 200 Germans up there, I thought we'd been invaded.

"slippy when wet" When you wrote this the first words that went through your mind were 'Johnny used to work on the docks' go on admit it

munchymagic wrote:

Wukkie wrote: I was going to suggest Castle Crag, what a view for little effort although the slate can be quite slippy when wet. You can also carry on up the main path from Grange and then turn right onto High Spy and along the ridge of Maiden Moor and down Catbells towards Keswick.

One of the first walks MRF&I done was Catbells when there was around 200 Germans up there, I thought we'd been invaded.

"slippy when wet" When you wrote this the first words that went through your mind were 'Johnny used to work on the docks' go on admit it

Have you ever heard the silentones cover version ? The next line fat bald militant bully boys on strike he's down on his luck is a classic.

for novices..start off easy, then gradually build up, learn to use a map, perhaps go out with an experienced mate first, and as Alan said..good boots are essential.

Use this great site for maps, routes and pics

www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk/index.html

heres another good one


www.leaney.org/walks/walks.php

Lots of good places for kids, start em young and it will stay with them, was with my grandkids yesterday, from Haweswater, up nan bield..small water, over mardale ill bell..awesome views, i went down rough stile/crags..very steep..young uns carried on over kidsty pike, high street..i picked them up at Burnbanks owa far for me

Away from lakes for a break on the east coast for a few days last week some nice but flat walks (Great for hikes from pub to pub without the risk of breaking your neck )Sizewell looking stunning in this one

Nice to do 1st wild camp of the year down Ennerdale valley last night. Cracking spot next the river.Dark sky area as well.The stars looked amazing.

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Alan wrote: Away from lakes for a break on the east coast for a few days last week some nice but flat walks (Great for hikes from pub to pub without the risk of breaking your neck )Sizewell looking stunning in this one

The perfect allegory for United's season.

* All washed up *

We had had our annual week in the lakes this week gone and with the forecast for the week indicating Monday would be the best day of the week I took the decision to climb the Magnificient 7. I deliberately chose not to attend Carlisle v Stevenage. I guess that highlights my frustration at the current debacle.

Anyway it was a wonderful day. Started at Torver. Climbed Dow Crag via the South Rake. Great scramble. Finished in the Sun Hotel. Some great pints.

My wife always takes the children for a day to allow me to do a 'big' walk. Got some great walks in with them as well.

If your interested.... pics links below.

Coniston Magnificent 7

goo.gl/photos/dRg4QNDCfg7K5PNH6

Family Loughrigg/Hallin

goo.gl/photos/KN93EBJZ3sss7hvh9

Brilliant pics Wimborne not too familiar with Coniston will deffo do it this year.
A bit of the Ullswater Way, Place Fell and on to Angle Tarn from a superb Sunday.

Sa Colobra tomorrow Alan-a tad warmer than the Lakes.Will take a photo from the bottom looking up before the climb out

Did this one today. Too easy for you lads no doubt but some good enough views for me

www.theaa.com/walks/st-johns-in-the-vale-420668

My illusions have been shattered

A couple of days hillwalking in the West of Scotland, missed the worst of the snow that fell further north and east.

One here for the keen cyclists amongst us The Struggle where it meets Kirkstone Pass.
The pub looks a far better option that tackling that

The Struggle - a descriptive and accurate name.

Havent done it yet... think i would prefer stop and get off drink ale int Golden Rule

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Knott Rigg and Ard Crags, cheated as started off from top of Newlands Hause.

www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-1011-description

fabulous views for so little effort...ham and pease pud sarnies on summit, 3 pints in Twa Dogs on way home


great pics lads...wimbourne, thanks for sharing, alan too, and mark.

haa..the struggle is nowt...try wrynose and hard knott passes..seen many a clutch burnt oot on yon hairpins

3 points tomorrow..or we are done..not holding me hopes up

Could be camping in the galloway forest next week for a couple of days never been so be nice to discover a new area

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Don`t forget your midgey repellent MRF, the little monsters were emerging from the heather last week in Scotland, they haven`t grown their teeth yet but might give you a nasty suck.

Slightly off topic, but it's a sad day for the climbing world following the death of the ridiculously talented alpinist Ueli Steck.

The Swiss mountaineering legend fell 1km to his death on the slopes of Nuptse, as he made preparations to scale both Everest and Lhotse, the later being the fourth highest peak in the world. His antics in the Alps and the Himalaya were beyond belief, pushing the boundaries well beyond what was thought possible.

I've been following his exploits for the best part of a decade, and was shocked to hear the news. This man seemed to be invincible, and his death is a reminder that no man can tame nature.

RIP Ueli, a true giant of the hills.