tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88523216140080998652024-03-14T04:34:03.602+00:00Keswick Rambles Lake District Guided WalksKR Guided WalksLyn Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10583540074899485552noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-3801984923641105862019-09-07T22:15:00.000+01:002019-09-09T22:22:11.539+01:00September Walks 2019<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blea Rigg with a passing shower looking towards Silver How.</td></tr>
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Pete has been out on the local fells guiding recently and thought it high time he updated the Blog, so here are some pictures of recent outings with Frank and Trish, walkers from the USA. <br />
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Pete will continue to offer his private guiding services through the Autumn months, so if you would like a great day out on the Lake District fells, at reasonable cost, just get in touch and book yourself an adventure. You'll go further with a guide and Pete will arrange a suitable day out for you.<br />
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Bella, Pete's Border Terrier usually comes too, she's not on these pictures as she's had a wart that was troubling her removed from her foot by the vet so she's grounded for a couple of weeks.<br />
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The weather improved recently after a wet August though it was still showery and windy on Blea Rigg above Easdale at the beginning of the week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking from Blea Rigg towards Silver How above Grasmere.</td></tr>
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The following pictures are from our walk on Helvellyn today, the weather was great and the hill was busy with walkers, runners, mountain bikers and even a few on e-bikes, who were saving themselves the trouble of pedalling.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ascent of Raise Beck from Dunmail Raise. </td></tr>
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We took the 555 bus at 0930 from Keswick and got off at the top of Dunmail Raise with the intention of climbing Dollywaggon Pike and Nethermost Pike as well as Helvellyn.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The path leading to Grisedale Tarn at the top of Raise Beck </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grisedale Tarn nestles below Fairfield and Dollywaggon </td></tr>
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Grisedale Tarn is at about 550m and comes into view after the ascent of Raise Beck, it's just over an hour's walk from the bus stop on Dunmail Raise. We stopped here for elevenses and took some time out to appreciate the grandeur of our surroundings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ascending the zig-zag path from the tarn towards the summit of Dollywaggon Pike.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summit cairn on Dollywaggon Pike 858m with a distant view of Ullswater</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frank and Trish on Dollywaggon with High Crag beyond</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walkers ascending Dollywaggon's south ridge from Grisedale Tarn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ruthwaite Cove from High Crag with Grisedale below and Ullswater in the distance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dollywaggon Pike seen across Cock Cove from High Crag</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was a steep pull up onto High Crag 884m</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete, Frank and Trish at the trig point on Helvellyn 950m</td></tr>
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Pete and Trish from Washington in the US took the 78 bus up to Seatoller earlier in the week and walked back to Keswick. We ascended High Spy by way of Rigghead Quarries, there were a few showers which turned into squalls of rain which filled my shoes from the top as we approached Maiden Moor though they soon dried out. We dropped down before we came to Catbells and turned down Yewthwaite Gill from Hawse Gate to pick up the road from Skelgill. We made our way easily then to Lingholm, where we had coffee on the terrace, warmed by the sun which, having hidden for most of the day, relented and put in a welcome appearance.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">High Spy above Borrowdale, cool and windy with atmosphere.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maiden Moor as the sun came out and lit up the summit.</td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-73364225810444073512019-02-06T13:18:00.001+00:002019-02-06T13:18:16.308+00:00Pete and Bella Guiding in 2019<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The snow in the Lake District has all but disappeared now though it's still cold and wintery outside, nevertheless Spring is just around the corner. Pete and Bella have been out guiding already in January in Borrowdale and there are a few pictures of our winter adventure below.<br />
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Guided Walks in the Lake District.<br />
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This walking season Pete and Bella once again offer our privately booked bespoke guiding service. We tailor suitable walks to your abilities and requirements. Individuals and groups large and small of all ages and abilities can be catered for. We undertake all the arrangements to make the day enjoyable, we do the navigation and take the strain off you, which not only makes for a carefree day but means that you'll probably go further than you would if left to your own devices.<br />
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Navigation Courses.<br />
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We also offer an all day navigation course again tailored to your requirements. We concentrate on map and compass work and use electronic devices only as back-up. An element of map work can be included in any of our guided walks if requested.<br />
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Prices vary and are available on request, just contact Pete on...<br />
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Home 017687 71302<br />
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Pete Armstrong is a highly experienced and qualified Mountain Leader based in Keswick, Bella is his Border Terrier companion.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the Cumbria Way path near castle Crag in Borrowdale in January</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Group approaching the summit of Cat Bells 451m.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking down the north ridge of Cat Bells towards Skiddaw on the horizon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete's group celebrate the ascent of a wintery Cat Bells</td></tr>
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-15406552793465186862018-10-23T22:05:00.003+01:002018-10-23T22:10:04.557+01:00Great Gable with Pete and Bella<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buttermere and Crummock Water, a classic view from the path to Great Gable.</td></tr>
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Pete and Bella were guiding on Great Gable recently and here are some pictures of our adventure. The weather was perfect to start but soon turned cold and windy with cloud well down over the high fells though there were moments when the sun burst through the swirling mist and if you were quick there were opportunities for some dramatic photos.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View towards the Drumhouse with Fleetwith Pike on the left and Dale Head beyond. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Path in Stone Cove leading to Beck Head.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Beck Head Tarn with Kirk Fell beyond.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve takes a photo of Wastwater as the mist clears</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North West ridge of Great Gable, our route of ascent, with Gable Crag on the left. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the North West ridge of Great Gable with Kirk Fell beyond and Ennerdale below.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Descent from Great Gable, Langdale Pikes in the distance, Sprinkling Tarn in the centre. </td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-86959772203617580462018-06-05T22:10:00.000+01:002018-06-23T09:09:29.691+01:00Guided Walks Programme for June 2018<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A group of jolly ladies and a dog pose in the May sunshine below Eagle Crag on the way up Greenup Gill heading for Grasmere. </td></tr>
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Pete's Programme of Guided Walks for June 2018.<br />
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Pete thought it a good idea to offer a walk up Helvellyn the "adventure way" on Monday so if you'd like to come on the walk just give Pete a ring or an e-mail or text him. Price remains at a very modest £25 per person for the day. The walks starts in Keswick at the bus station so you'll need to bring your fare or your pass. I need at least three walkers to make the walk viable so if you've got a mate with you all the better...<br />
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Monday 25 June.<br />
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Helvellyn, The Adventure Route.<br />
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Ascent from Dunmail Raise via Grisedale Tarn, Cock Cove, Hard Tarn and the East ridge of Nethermost Pike. Descent to the Kings Head at Thirlspot where there's a bus stop and a drink.<br />
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555 Bus departs Keswick bus station to Dunmail Raise at 0930.<br />
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-40535264851550921132018-01-09T11:39:00.000+00:002018-01-09T19:47:53.554+00:00Walking with Pete and Bella in 2018<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete and Bella on snowy Latrigg in December, Helvellyn range beyond.</td></tr>
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This year 2018 local Mountain Leaders Pete and Bella will taking Private Bookings for guided walks in the Lake District rather than providing a programme of walks, which is really no longer viable. Groups, families and individuals are all welcome and walks can be tailored to your individual requirements. Prices are reasonable and vary according to group size, contact Pete for further details. <br />
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-44786671084856467112017-05-16T11:14:00.000+01:002017-05-16T13:02:17.637+01:00Walks Programme June 2017Programme of Walks June 2017<br />
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There are a couple of busy walking weeks at the end of June when several of Pete's regulars will be in the Lakes so he's decided to put on a short programme of guided walks which anyone can join simply by contacting him by 'phone or email or by texting. Pete will inform you of the time and place the walk starts and arrange any transport required.<br />
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Mon 19 June. Great Gable, Green Gable, Brandreth and Grey Knotts from Honister.<br />
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Tues 20 June.<br />
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Wed 21 June. The "Coledale Horseshoe", being a round of the fells surrounding Coledale from Braithwaite.<br />
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Thur 22 June.<br />
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Fri 23 June. Stonethwaite to Grasmere over the tops of High Raise and Sergeant Man.<br />
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Sat 24 June<br />
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Mon 26 June. Middle Fell, Scoat Fell and Red Pike (Wasdale).<br />
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Tues 27 June. Muncaster Fell, taking "Laal Ratty" to The Green station.<br />
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Wed 28 June. Whin Rigg, Illgill Head and Miterdale<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bella on Middle Fell 585m earlier this year with Whin Rigg seen across Wastwater beyond.</td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-62420778525517803782017-02-15T11:27:00.004+00:002017-02-15T11:27:43.802+00:00Booking a Guided Walk 2017<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Climbing the zig-zag path from Grisedale Tarn towards Dollywagon last month. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darkness at Noon, Grisedale Tarn from Dollywagon. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking towards Langdale from the cast iron gatepost on the main path to Helvellyn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking back to Dollywagon Pike from the main path to Helvellyn; January 2017</td></tr>
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Above are a quartet of images from Pete's walk up Helvellyn last month. There's still a good deal of snow on the Lake District fell tops in mid-February and walking conditions are good.<br />
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News for 2017<br />
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This year Pete will be guiding in the Lake District as usual, he will be taking Private Bookings rather than putting on a programme of walks, though there will be a short season of programmed walks the week 18-25 June. There will also be an "Overnighter" based in Ravenglass in the West Lakes 25-28 June, details of these are to follow soon.<br />
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If you'd like to book a walk this season Pete will plan an outing to suit your abilities, just text, e-mail or 'phone him...details above.<br />
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Pete is a qualified Mountain Leader and holds an up-to-date First Aid Cert. <br />
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I thought I'd kick start the KR Blog for 2017 by posting some of the more dramatic photos of our recent winter outings in the Lakes. There have been many fine walking days this winter, lots of sunshine and even some snow, though mostly confined to the higher fell tops. The photo above was taken from the summit ridge of Blencathra just as the mist lifted and the sun lit up Tewit Tarn on Low Rigg in the distance.Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-10511899880237630742016-05-27T10:20:00.003+01:002016-05-27T10:21:49.667+01:00KR Walks... Week 19-25 June <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> View N. from Bessyboot our destination on 20/6</td></tr>
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Sunday 19 June<br />
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Monday 20 June Rosthwaite Fell (1807ft) Bessyboot and <br />
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Tuesday 21 June High Street from Mardale Head<br />
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Wednesday 22 June TBA<br />
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Thursday 23 June Pillar <br />
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Friday 24 June Loadpot Hill from Howtown<br />
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Saturday 25 June<br />
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If you'd like to come on any of these walks just give Pete a ring on... 017687 71302<br />
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Or text him on 07342637813 or even an email <a href="mailto:armstrongps1@gmx.com">armstrongps1@gmx.com</a><br />
Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-58091211414502964652016-05-23T10:34:00.001+01:002016-05-23T11:16:41.324+01:00Pete's Welsh Adventure 2016 Programme<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Programme for the week Mon. 27 June to Friday 1 July.<br />
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Monday 27/6 Snowdon via the Watkin Path from Bethania<br />
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Tuesday 28/6 Moel Siabod from Capel Curig<br />
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Wednesday 29/6 Rest Day/DYOT<br />
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Thursday 30/6 Pen Yr Ole Wen and Carnedd Dafydd<br />
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Friday 1/7 Y Garn from Ogwen Cottage<br />
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If you'd like to join Pete, Lyn and Bella in Wales, even if it's just for one of the days give us a ring on 017687 71302 or e-mail at <a href="mailto:armstrongps1@gmx.com">armstrongps1@gmx.com</a><br />
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-87607209779357786072016-04-24T20:36:00.001+01:002016-04-24T20:37:58.795+01:00Pete's Expedition to Wales Update<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start of the Watkin Path to Snowdon from Bethania</td></tr>
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Pete's expedition to Wales this year takes place during the week 25 June and 1 July. Snowdon itself will be one of our objectives during the week and to this end Pete and Lyn decided to do a little research to find the best route to the summit. The Pyg and Miner's Tracks which ascend from Pen Y Pass are very popular and often overpopulated though much of their seductive appeal I'm sure lies in their offering 1,000ft less ascent than other routes. Pete decided to take a look at the quieter Watkin Path that climbs from Bethania in Nantgwynant on the SE. side of the mountain....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Out of the woods and onto an easy track leading up to Cwm Llan.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance to Cwm Llan with waterfalls and evidence of former mining activity</td></tr>
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Cwm Llan was the scene of much mining activity in former times hence the existence of a good track for so much of the route of the Watkin Path. Mr Gladsone himself, who was over 80 at the time, opened the path in 1895 giving a speech to the assembled multitude from a rock in Cwm Llan just beyond the waterfall in the above photo. The rock bears his name to this day.<br />
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The Watkin Path can be seen in its entirety from Yr Aran which was our objective for the day and what a great day it was! The route of the path is delightful, easy to follow and throughout most of its length the surface is well maintained, only as the final ridge steepens does this break down leaving the walker a short easy scramble on loose rock to gain the summit. <br />
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We thought the Watkin Path an ideal route for our June expedition. I would allow four hours for a leisurely ascent and at least an hour less for the descent by the same route. A good weather forecast for Snowdon is imperative so the calendar for the week remains fluid as yet though I will post the walks that I have in mind on this blog soon.<br />
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All enquiries to Pete or Lyn on 017687 71302<br />
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-72447006985636015672016-01-25T13:07:00.003+00:002016-01-25T13:08:56.603+00:00Pete's Mountain Festival Walks<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Below are the walks that Pete's guiding during the Mountain Festival in Keswick which runs from Thursday 19 May until Sunday 22 May. This year Pete has no connection with the KMF, these walks are independent of the festival and can be booked directly from Pete either through his website or ring 017687 71302. Cost this year remains at £20 per person for the day and you'll need some change to pay for transport by bus, launch or Minibus.<br />
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Catbells and Borrowdale.<br />
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We meet at the Theatre by the Lake at 10am for a trip across Derwent Water to Hawes end on the Walkers Special Launch. From the landing stage below Cat Bells we take the Quiet Way to the top of the fell, past Skelgill and along the old mine road and up into Yewthwaite Comb to the col of Hawes Gate where a spectacular view of Dewent Water rewards the climb. From here it's an easy progress to the summit of Catbells at 451m. We descend into Borrowdale at Manesty and cross the valley by the boardwalk for tea and cakes in the garden of the Mary Mount Hotel. It's an easy ramble back along the lakeside from here, and even easier if you can take the open top bus back to Keswick. <br />
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Esk Pike and Langstrath.<br />
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We meet at the Bus Station at 0900am and take the bus to Stonethwaite in Borrowdale. From the village the route takes us along Stonethwaite Beck towards Eagle Crag where we turn south along the long valley of Langstrath and ascend the valley to its head below Angle Tarn. We climb to the tarn then on to Ore Gap and on to the summit of Esk Pike at 885m and a well earned lunch stop. The return route takes us down to Esk Hause and then by way of Styhead Tarn to Seathwaite from where transport will take us back to Keswick. <br />
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Buttermere to Keswick over the Tops. (6 Wainwright peaks)<br />
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Meet at the Bus Station at 0900am for transport to Buttermere. From the village we ascend sharply to our first top of the day, Whiteless Pike 660m. The route then takes us on to Wandope and Eel Crag which at 840m is the highest top of the day. We follow the ridge over Sail and Scar Crags to Causey Pike our final summit which makes a total of six Wainwright tops in the day. Descent is into Newlands where a drink is waiting at the Swinside Inn and where transport will be arranged back to town.Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-74482954388374654222015-12-08T11:03:00.001+00:002015-12-08T11:03:15.684+00:00Keswick Mountain Festival, May 2016 <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This year the number of walks offered during the Keswick Mountain Festival in May will be dramatically reduced to eight, yes 8, over the period of the whole festival. Presumably this is a response to the dwindling take up which has been evident over the last few years, clearly the direction of the festival is changing. Neither Keswick Rambles nor any other Keswick based walks provider will be involved in the festival this year, our services are not required. <br />
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Nevertheless, despair not...Pete will offer a series of interesting walks over the festival period himself as an independent provider outside the festival and this programme will appear on this website soon...so watch this space.Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-60232787271578743892015-10-28T13:50:00.001+00:002015-10-28T13:52:46.199+00:00Striding Edge Yesterday.<br />
Pete and Bella chose the best day of the week for their adventure on Helvellyn with Dave and Steve yesterday, the weather was perfect for Striding Edge, it was a bit windy at times but nothing to bother the intrepid quartet. We set out from Glenridding in good time and ascended the path beside Mires Beck onto Birkhouse Moor then made a stylish traverse of Striding Edge to the summit which we reached about 1330. We descended by Swirral Edge then over Catstycam and down past the old Greenside mine in Glenridding and along the track into the village itself in time for a welcome coffee and cake in my favourite café there.<br />
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-16748942592271910342015-10-06T23:40:00.002+01:002015-10-06T23:46:11.045+01:00Scafell Pike on Saturday<br />
Last Saturday early morning mist shrouded the fells as Pete and Bella set off from Seathwaite for Scafell Pike with five ladies and a dog for company. We made good time to Sty Head Tarn and then took the Corridor Route to the col between Lingmell and the Pike itself. As we climbed the last stage from the col towards the summit the mist cleared almost instantaneously revealing the distant tops of the high fells poking up through the clouds below us, it was a rare sight of an extraordinary phenomenon. As the sky cleared the mood lightened, it was a busy day on the highest spot in England and the atmosphere on the summit cairn was jolly indeed. We walked back over Broad Crag, Ill Crag and below Great End, returning to Sty Head where the girls celebrated a successful day with an impromptu swim in the Tarn!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sca Fell reveals herself as the mist clears... seen from the N shoulder of Scafell Pike above Lingmell Col.</td></tr>
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-22726903668658854682015-09-27T17:18:00.002+01:002015-09-27T18:40:07.536+01:00Pillar from Gatesgarth<br />
It's a long way to Pillar from Gatesgarth Farm so Pete, Lyn and Bella, Alan and Julie made an early start. There's a climb of about 400m over the pass of Scarth Gap; we made good time but it took us about 2 hours nevertheless to reach the Memorial Bridge over the River Liza in Ennerdale. From the bridge we climbed through the woods into Pillar Cove, under Pillar Rock and up to Robinson's Cairn which stands at the head of the cove at the western end of the High Level Route from Looking Stead. Here we debated whether to venture the Shamrock Traverse or to scramble the NE Ridge above us. The traverse looked wet and uninviting so we opted for the ridge though we took the easier left hand side of it which, though steep and rocky, was interspersed with enough grass to enable us to make our way upwards to the crest avoiding most of the rock. The ridge led onto the broad East shoulder of Pillar at about 850m from where we made our way easily in the afternoon sunshine to the top, about 300m away, having taken 3 hours from the Memorial Bridge; not the easiest way but... as AW himself suggests, undeniably the finest way up the mountain!<br />
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After crossing Scarth Gap Alan and Lyn take a breather on the track in Ennerdale above the Memorial Bridge</td></tr>
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The Memorial Bridge below with Pillar Rock high above still shrouded in the morning mist.</td></tr>
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The Memorial Bridge over the River Liza is the key to the ascent of Pillar from the North.</td></tr>
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Pillar Cove with the Rock to the right and Robinson's Cairn in the dip on the horizon.</td></tr>
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Robinson's Cairn with Pillar Rock as a dramatic backdrop</td></tr>
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Pillar Rock dominates Pillar Cove as Lyn and Julie climb the last few yards to Robinson's Cairn.</td></tr>
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While surveying the route from Robinson's Cairn with Alan and Julie, Pete decides to add a layer of clothing as it's getting chilly above 2,000feet </td></tr>
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From Robinson's Cairn the views into the head of Ennerdale are spectacular.</td></tr>
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Ascending the NE ridge above Robinson's Cairn with Pillar Rock and Ennerdale now far below.</td></tr>
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Emerging from the scrambly NE Ridge onto the East shoulder of Pillar high above Pillar Rock.</td></tr>
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Spectacular views from the broad East shoulder of Pillar as we head for the summit.</td></tr>
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A late lunch at the summit of Pillar 892m </td></tr>
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Pete's trying to get Bella to smile though she's not keen to have her photo taken; Julie and Lyn look pleased though! </td></tr>
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Pete and Bella, Julie and Alan at the summit shelter. It's Alan's 189th Wainwright, only 25 to go now!</td></tr>
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The spectacular view from the East Ridge on the way back towards Black Sail Pass. We descended the easy way to cross the River Liza near Black Sail Youth Hostel. The return over Scarth Gap took only an hour and a half so we were back at the car at Gatesgarth Farm eight and a half hours from the start, a hard day but a great day all agreed. </td></tr>
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-25787757954715699622015-09-18T11:59:00.001+01:002015-09-19T21:24:26.679+01:00Carnedd Llewelyn and Foel Grach, Snowdonia On their first day hiking in Snowdonia last week Pete, Lyn and Bella took the narrow road up to Llyn Eigau from Tal-y-Bont in the Conwy Valley. There's parking above the lake and a track leads across<br />
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The mist shrouded the upper slopes of the Carneddau as we approached along the track. The col or Bwlch between Carnedd Llewelyn and Foel Grach came briefly into view.</td></tr>
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A wall and fence took over from the track as our guide towards Carnedd Llewelyn but they soon gave out and left us on high featureless moorland. </td></tr>
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Ahead of us in the mist the land rises then steepens towards our immediate objective, the broad ridge that separates Carnedd Llewelyn from Foel Grach, </td></tr>
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Rock formations mark the beginning of the rough NE ridge of Carnedd Llewelyn that leads to the summit.</td></tr>
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Here's Pete with the summit cairn of Carnedd Llewelyn 1064m beyond. We descended the NE ridge and navigated in the mist across the broad intervening ridge to Foel Grach 976m about a mile to the north. </td></tr>
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On the descent from Foel Grach the mist cleared and we made out the tops of Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Pen yr Helgi Du across Cwm Egiau to the South</td></tr>
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The broad grassy ridge provided a rapid return on good paths to our starting point. </td></tr>
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-71224631571709171852015-09-17T22:22:00.002+01:002015-09-17T22:31:26.347+01:00Glyder Fach, Snowdonia last week. Last Tuesday Lyn Bella and Pete set out early for Glyder Fach 994m from the car park beside Llyn Ogwen. The weather was perfect and held throughout the day. They took the route up to Cwm Bochlwyd and Bwlch Tryfan from where they picked up the Miner's Track across Cwm Tryfan onto the long broad E shoulder of Glyder Fach which they ascended to the summit.<br />
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Heading up the path to Llyn Bochlwyd with Llyn Ogwen and Pen Yr Ole Wen beyond.</td></tr>
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Llyn Bochlwyd nestles below in Cwm Bochlwyd as the path to Bwlch Tryfan leads upwards. Y Garn and Foel Goch in the distance appear above the rocky ridge of Y Gribbin which leads upwards to the summit plateau of Glyder Fawr. </td></tr>
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The South Ridge of Tryfan from the Miner's Track on the headwall of Cwm Tryfan.</td></tr>
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The Miner's Track high above the head of Cwn Tryfan leads from Bwlch Tryfan to the E shoulder of Glyder Fach</td></tr>
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Far in the distance on the broad E shoulder of Glyder Fach nestles Llyn y Caseg-fraith with the bulk of Y Foel Goch rising beyond.</td></tr>
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Llyn and Bella on the summit rocks of Glyder Fach, stripped down for action before scrambling to the top. </td></tr>
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Pete and Bella pose with the summit tor of Glyder Fach in the distance.</td></tr>
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View W from the summit rock formation of Glyder Fach towards Castell y Gwynt with Glyder Fawr beyond. In the haze on the far horizon is the elegant summit of Snowdon. </td></tr>
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The Miner's Track seen in descent from Glyder Fach's E shoulder looking towards Bristly Ridge and Bwlch Tryfan. We made our descent by Cwm Tryfan on the right to the A5 just E of Llyn Ogwen. </td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-55197847136254857342015-09-15T21:55:00.000+01:002015-09-15T22:11:08.020+01:00Wales Yr ElenOn Thursday last week Lyn Pete and Bella set out from the end of the motor road in Gerlan above Bethesda to climb Yr Elen 962m. This is an outlying top on the W.ridge of Carnedd Llewelyn, though classed as one of the "Welsh Threes"nevertheless. It is more often bagged by doing a "runner" from the reigning peak of Carnedd Llewelyn and we thought this might be a possibility when we climbed Llewelyn earlier in the week, however the weather that day was against us and we left Yr Elen for another day.<br />
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From Gerlan above Bethesda we walked along a track and on paths that led alongside the Afon Llafar towards Yr Elen looming large ahead.</td></tr>
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Yr Elen from the crossing of the Afon Llafar. In wet weather the area between the river and the ridge in the distance is a formidable bog!</td></tr>
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Our guidebook warned of bogs and a difficult river crossing; in the event the ground beyond the Afon Llafer was dry and there were stones in the river that offered a dry though uncertain crossing.<br />
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Looking SW from the slopes of Yr Elen towards the shapely peak of Carnedd Dafydd with Y Garn in the far distance.</td></tr>
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Climbing the W.ridge of Yr Elen was hard work. Here's Lyn plodding upwards towards a rocky turret on the ridge named as Foel Ganol 750m. Bethesda is below and Anglesey in the far distance.<br />
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From the rocky turret on Foel Ganol the scree and rock slopes guarding the summit of Yr Elen loom above. </td></tr>
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Carnedd Llewelyn from Yr Elen with the ridge joining the two on the right above the tarn of Ffynnon Caseg. </td></tr>
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Summit rocks of Yr Elen with the reigning peak of Carnedd Llewelyn beyond on the horizon.</td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-39385662099940755112015-09-15T17:54:00.004+01:002015-09-15T22:09:07.739+01:00Snowdonia, Foel Fras and Carnedd Uchaf.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pete, Lyn and Bella recently spent a week in Trefriw in the Conwy Valley near Betwsy Coed, a village which is a very handy base for walking in the mountains of Snowdonia. Our aim was to complete the "Welsh Threes", that is the three thousand footers of which there are 15 in all. We had six left to climb and as the weather was in our favour we managed them all. There was an element of a recce too in our trip as the experience we gained over the week will be useful when we come to plan the details of Keswick Rambles' 2016 "Overnighter" which is to be based in Betwsy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> From the road end beyond Aber Falls the track above the Afon Anafon leads to Llyn Anafon. Far beyond on the horizon is mighty Foel Fras 942m. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was rather boggy and hard going as we made our way up onto the ridge above Llyn Anafon. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the broad grassy ridge between Drum and Foel Fras we found a good path leading towards the summit which was hidden in the mist to the to the SW. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The mist cleared and the sun appeared though there was a haze preventing us seeing far with any clarity. We made our way slowly up the long tedious SW shoulder of Foel Fras, the going was dry now and towards the top turned quite suddenly into a stony desert. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carnedd Llewelyn and Carnedd Dafydd are far in the hazy distance in this view from the summit cairn of Garnedd Uchaf</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lyn starts her climb up the rocky summit tor of Garnedd Uchaf. In the distance over a kilometre away is the graceful dome of Foel Fras. We retraced our steps over Foel Fras on our way back to our starting point and there met a couple with a new map of the area and were surprised to learn that Garnedd Uchaf has a new name, it's now called Carnedd Gwenllian. </td></tr>
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Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-35861144630885708542015-07-27T23:29:00.003+01:002015-07-27T23:48:47.703+01:00Snowdonia, Pen yr Ole Wen and Carnedd Dafydd <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Pete Lyn and Bella have just returned from six days in Snowdonia and here are some of the photos that were taken when they climbed Pen yr Ole Wen 978m and Carnedd Dafydd 1044m, two of the fourteen Welsh 3,000 footers. <br />
In 2016 we plan an expedition to Snowdonia as our annual "Overnighter" and our recent outing there was to some extent a recce for this trip. Plans for this are in their infancy yet but if you're interested in taking part we'd be interested to hear from you. Full details will be available later this year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The East ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen above Ffynnon Lloer has one scrambly section easily negotiated, Tyfan beyond. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Llyn Ogwen with Tryfan and the Glyders beyond from the slopes of Pen yr Ole Wen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ffynnon Lloer nestles in Cwm Lloer, between the East ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen and the southern slopes of Carnedd Dafydd. Beyond can be seen the summits of Pen yr Helgi Dhu, Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Crimpiau above Capel Curig.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch on the summit of Pen yr Ole Wen with a view over the Menai Straits to Anglesey</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's a short walk along the ridge from Pen yr Ole Wen to Carnedd Dafydd, this view looks back from the latter peak towards Ole Wen. Snowdon, in the distance, has her head in the clouds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The summit of Carnedd Dafydd 1044m with Anglesey in the distance.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carnedd Llywelyn 1064m from Carnedd Dafydd. We descended from the col between the two hills down grassy slopes to Cwm Lloer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The grassy southern slopes of Carnedd Dafydd made for an easy descent to Ffynnon Lloer. Beyond the lake is the rocky East ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen our ascent route. Far below lies Llyn Ogwen, flanked on the left by Tryfan, the Glyders form the far horizon.<br />
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-88834171314212620932015-07-12T19:40:00.001+01:002015-07-12T19:44:08.785+01:00Across the Northern Fells, Day 4.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete takes a picture of the group on the Cumbria Way in the Caldew Valley with Skiddaw House beyond.</td></tr>
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A traverse of the northern fells from Keswick to Caldbeck was the aim of day four of our walk, however the weather was hot and time was of the essence so a decision was taken to shorten the route and to start at Mosedale Head and finish at Fell Side, just short of Caldbeck where we could be picked up and transported back to Keswick. The route, over Knott 710m, the highest point of the route and Great Sca Fell, was now a more manageable 11.5km and missed out the low level section of the Cumbria Way between Keswick and Skiddaw House.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A track rises from the valley of the Caldew, leaving the Cumbria Way, on which we'd walked from Mosedale Head, far below.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The track up Cocklakes becomes sporadic about 550m though the going is easy as the slope eases off towards the summit plateau. Bowscale Fell forms the backdrop to the walkers on the steep ascent to Coomb Height 620m. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the summit plateau heading for Coomb Height for a well deserved lunch. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete, Lyn and Bella the Border Terrier on the way to the summit of Knott. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The summit cairn on Knott 710m. The group are looking SW towards Lonscale Fell and Skiddaw.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Descent from Great Sca Fell651m down the ridge of Yard Steel into Roughten Gill far below.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A not too desperate stream crossing in Roughten Gill was achieved with dry feet by all.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The end of a perfect day and a great four day expedition.</td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-10522756534654495592015-07-12T13:47:00.000+01:002015-07-12T13:49:25.359+01:00Langdale to Borrowdale, Day 3.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete and the group ascending the path up Stickle Ghyll from the NDG.</td></tr>
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The third day of Pete's Cumbrian Way epic took the group from the New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale over to Borrowdale, a distance of 12km by way of Stickle Tarn, Pavey Ark and High Raise 762m, the highest elevation of the day's walk. From there we made a steady traversing descent N past Long Crag towards Greenup Gill which we crossed at the island with a sheepfold on it below Eagle Crag. Here we joined the C2C footpath which took us down the valley to Stonethwaite and the open top bus to Keswick.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View down Stickle Ghyll towards Great Langdale and Lingmoor Fell beyond.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Below the precipitous slopes above the left bank of Stickle Ghyll the path snakes upwards towards Stickle Tarn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A pause at Stickle Tarn with the mighty Crags of Pavey Ark as a dramatic backdrop, the mist is lifting as the sun breaks through.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stickle Tarn peeps out below the rocky summit of Pavey Ark 700m. Below in Langdale the sun puts in an appearance. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A whole new vista unfolds to the N from the summit of High Raise 762m. Borrowdale comes into view with Bassenthwaite Lake far beyond and Skiddaw, touching the clouds, forms the skyline.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch stop in the wind-shelter at the summit of High Raise. On the far left Pike o' Stickle is in view; on the right the long ridge of Rossett Pike runs SW towards mist shrouded Bow Fell.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cam Crag and the rugged E face of Glaramara above Langstrath form the backdrop to our descent from High Raise past Long Crag towards Greenup Gill.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossing Greenup Gill at the sheepfold on the island below Eagle Crag.</td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-45878515038077614852015-07-11T13:57:00.003+01:002015-07-11T14:00:14.031+01:00Cumbrian Way, Over the Tops to Langdale.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ascent from Coppermines Valley, Swirl How on the skyline ahead.</td></tr>
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On the second day of our epic adventure we walked from Coniston to Great Langdale 12.5km, the highest point of the day was Swirl How 770m. We descended to the Three Shires Stone on Wrynose Pass then walked N. over the pass between Cold Pike and Pike of Blisco past Red Tarn and down into Langdale and a welcome pint at the ODG.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kennel Crag above Levers water is ahead, beyond the old mine buildings, the route went up the right hand side of the crag on a stone causeway just visible to the left of the stone built buttress in the foreground. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group take a break beside the old mine buildings above Coppermines valley.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking S. down Red Dell Beck into Coppermines valley </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ascending the stone causeway that leads from Red Dell past Kennel Crag to Levers Water 410m</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hot dry weather had left Levers Water at low ebb. Beyond the reservoir are Great How Crags on the E face of Swirl How. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ascent from Levers Water towards Swirl Hawse the 620m col between Swirl How and Wetherlam.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prison Band is the steep ridge that ascends from Swirl Hawse to the summit of Swirl How. Levers Water is in view below and far beyond is Coniston Water. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group with Pete and Bella on the summit of Swirl How 770m</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Carrs from Swirl How. To the right of the peak of Great Carrs, far in the distance can be seen Red Tarn, our objective before descent into Langdale.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Tarn lies in the dip between Pike of Blisco and Cold Pike, beyond are Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell. Our descent into Great Langdale is to the right following the outflow of the tarn, Browney Gill.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Tarn looking back along our route towards the Coniston fells</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The steep descent down Browney Gill into Oxendale, the view dominated by Pike o' Stickle above Great Langdale. </td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8852321614008099865.post-38927912865148533172015-07-11T10:42:00.001+01:002015-07-11T10:51:24.859+01:00Four Days on the Hill in July<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beginning of the adventure at Stonestar in the Duddon Valley 10.30am Tuesday 30/6</td></tr>
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Between Tuesday 30 June and Friday 3 July Pete and his intrepid group of walkers made their way N to S on a high level route across the Lake District from the Duddon Valley to Caldbeck. The route offered an immense variety of differing landscape, we were often off the beaten track, on rough paths and tracks, sometimes on no path at all, there were steep rocky ascents, bogs, head-high bracken and bugs and midges to battle with, there was never a dull moment. The weather was kind to us, not a drop of rain and a dry baking heat and clear skies for much of the four days we were walking, I lost a few pounds and I'm sure we all did.<br />
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Day One took us from Stonestar in the Duddon Valley to Coniston, 15.5km over the tops of Great Stickle, Stickle Pike and Caw which at 529m was the highest top of the day though the highest point of the day was the crest of the Walna Scar Road 600m. The accompanying photos were taken by Judith and Pete, they are in chronological order and should provide both a snapshot and a flavour of our four day adventure...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Stickle 305m our first top of the day. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stickle Pike 375m Reigning Peak of the Dunnerdale Fells</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alan scrambles the Pike the hard way.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete takes a "selfie" on Stickle Pike </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stickle Pike looking N. towards Caw and the Coniston Fells</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A break between Caw and Pikes, layers are coming off </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking N. from Pikes towards White Maiden, this was a pathless section though a good track below led to the Walna Scar Quarry. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking S. to Caw from the Walna Scar Quarry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pete and Bella, Colin, Ingrid, Alan, Tommy, Julie and Judith who took this selfie of the group at the Walna Scar Quarry, </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting for stragglers at the bridge over the Torver Beck on the Walna Scar Rd.</td></tr>
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<br />Pete Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14596803611682254442noreply@blogger.com0