Rain again

Five of us were out on Saturday   for 11 miles in steady drizzle for most of the time but warm enough not to need waterproofs.  The squad was  EtU, SN, TM, T'Y and myself

We headed for Healey Nab via the cascade and then the first decision came with the choice of field crossing or road via the Yew Tree.  EtU was the only one brave/daft enough to risk the field with a herd of  cows, emerging at the other side having experienced no trouble.

The presence of cows on our routes is of increasing  discussion  and as none of us have yet been injured  the risk still seems to be minimal.  Dare I say it  -- it is a problem we must grasp by the horns.

From Healy Nab we headed for White Coppice where T'Y left us, saving his energies for Kentmere Pike the next day.  We then made for Great Hill for a short break where the wise amongst us donned cags as the rain had intensified and the wind had briefly turned cold.  Across the moor towards Spittlers EtU broke his own cardinal rule by running on the  flags!  We regrouped for the start of Pauline's Way and returned by way of Ammunition  Corner and the Top Barn to complete 11.2 miles in 3hr 7min.

The same route was used by us on 7th May but in the reverse direction. Here is a comparison of the split times.-   

                                                                          7th May                18th  July

Lower Barn - Rivington Green                    4min 42sec            4min 47sec

Rivington Green - Healey Nab                  47min 12sec           47min 58sec

Healey Nab - Great Hill                            51min 04sec           61min 53sec

Great Hill - Lower Barn                            75min32sec            73min 13sec

Total time                                              2hr 58min 38sec     3hr 07min 01sec