Friday, 29th April to Monday, 2nd May
A small group of intrepid explorers travelled to Cockermouth to venture out onto some of the northern fells. Despite the strong winds they enjoyed 4 days of good walking and excellent weather. Below is a photographic record of their experiences.
DAY 1
Consulting map on bridge over the Glenderamackin
Blencathra from Souther Fell
Mousthwaite Comb
DAY 2
Starting from Lanthwaite Green
The A Team headed for Whiteside
The path up Gasgale Gill was eroded in a couple of places
At Coledale Hause
Whiteless Edge from Grasmoor
Whiteless Edge was extremely windy
Judith and June descend from Whiteless Edge
Rannerdale, Crummock and Loweswater
Bluebells in Rannerdale
Rannerdale
Setting off along Buttermere
DAY 3
The walk took us to Haystacks
Buttermere Fell and High Crag
Climbing away from Wanscale Bottom
Innominate Tarn
Pat, John, Sue, Betsy and Christine on Haystacks
High Crag and Buttermere from Haystacks
View of ascent route from Warnscale Bottom to Little Round How
Fleetwith Pike and our leader
The day's reward!
DAY 4
Pat enjoying the ascent of Barf
Viewing Skiddaw from Barf
Pat and Christine on Barf
Lord's Seat followed Barf
Causey Pike from Seat How
Barf from Thornthwaite
The curious Bishop of Barf