FE Lake District Lovers
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Apr 2024
4:28pm, 16 Apr 2024
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um
Random info - that walk was my first day officially 'retired'. So it sticks in my memory. |
Apr 2024
4:28pm, 16 Apr 2024
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Windsor Wool
Oh, I’ve only been up Skiddaw when it’s clear! All the same, if I was in that area for one walk only I’d probably go up Blencathra instead tbh. I realise that’s just stirring it up though, sorry! |
Apr 2024
4:33pm, 16 Apr 2024
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paulcook
Both?! Park at Latrigg car park, up Skiddaw, across to Mungrisdale and up Blencathra and down Blease Fell. 12 mile circular walk.
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Apr 2024
4:35pm, 16 Apr 2024
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paulcook
*Mungrisdale Common
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Apr 2024
4:41pm, 16 Apr 2024
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Velociraptor
Tentatively next Friday the 26th for the hill Velociraptor, next day Parkrun. We'll still be down south that weekend  Enjoy Workington, they're a cheerful bunch and the cake is always plentiful.
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Apr 2024
4:41pm, 16 Apr 2024
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jacdaw
I once had to crawl the final yards to the summit of Skiddaw because it was so windy. My favourite route up is probably from Bassenthwaite (Ullock Pike, Carl Side). Easiest route up, tourist route via Jenkin Hill, even easier if you park at the car park near Latrigg, and skip Spooney Green Lane. Interesting option via Lonscale. My favourite route down is Skiddaw House via Sale How, or down to Whitewater Dash via Bakestall, then Skiddaw House. |
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Apr 2024
4:46pm, 16 Apr 2024
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Windsor Wool
Both?! Park at Latrigg car park, up Skiddaw, across to Mungrisdale and up Blencathra and down Blease Fell. 12 mile circular walk. Well, yes. Even better! |
Apr 2024
5:33pm, 16 Apr 2024
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phal
paulcook That second link has reminded me, does anyone know a good Apple app for mountain weather? I can't find the one I used to use (it may have been discontinued). Failing it I might bookmark that link on my phone. We were recommended XC weather by the mountain guides when we were on Skye. They occasionally use different mountain names e.g. Blencathra comes up as Saddleback, doesn’t seem to recognise Skiddaw though. In fact, it’s not so great for the Lakes as I’m searching for stuff - I’ll keep it here as an idea because it’s fabulous for Scottish Munroes and other places! |
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Apr 2024
5:34pm, 16 Apr 2024
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phal
That’s disappointing - we used it all the time in Scotland!
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Apr 2024
5:46pm, 16 Apr 2024
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Ally-C
I once had to crawl the final yards to the summit of Skiddaw because it was so windy. I remember crawling to the summit of An Stuc on my third attempt in a whiteout & a raven appearing. It was like some mad GOT shit. We thought we’d need to make a snow hole on the descent, but thankfully didn’t. |
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