A Fine Day on the Fells

A reasonable weather forecast, predicting showers in the afternoon, saw YJ, FSS, Dennis and me heading for Ambleside for an 8.30 getaway. The tops were clear as we approached the hills. A brisk jog through the park and up the Struggle saw us quickly gaining ground up to Red Screes, over Dove Crag and finally up to Fairfield summit. This attained, Dennis left us to return to Ambleside via Nab Scar.

The three of us continued our roller coaster ride via the treacherous descent down to Grisedale Tarn and then back up and over Hart Crag and Seat Sandal before descending to Dunmail Rise. The climb up to Steel fell saw the wind gaining in strength and the forecast rain seemed to threaten, however, nothing came of it and we sought a little shelter in the gully to snatch a bit of sustenance before topping out.

Back now along the ridge over Calf Crag, Gibson Knott culminating in a scramble up to the top of Helm Crag before the steep descent to Grasmere. From there, a very scenic run along the lake, teaming with families and tourists alike, all enjoying the sunshine around White Moss. Some strange looks in our direction as we clattered past, our mud spattered legs quite alien amongst the sedentary crowds.

A good recce for YJ for his JNC in three weeks time the training all seems to be coming together and everything looking good - let's hope the weather deals just as good a hand as it did today. A great day on the fells 21 miles and just over 7,000ft of climbing

Please email any snippets for the Blog - what have you been up to this weekend? TF How was Coniston? Any news on next weeks meets for posting?

Just had email from our illustrious Editor who tells me his first port of call in Corfu will be an internet cafe, so he will be watching us!!

YJ, FSS and me hope to do something similar next Sat - this time a recce for FSS's 55@55 (see blog http://www.fss55at55.blogspot.com)

NLN