Last year, EtU, YJ, TF and TM came up to the Dales and ran Whernside and Ingleborough, so they needed to do Pen y Ghent to complete the set. So EtU, YJ and TM came to Settle to do just that. We have had a lot of very misty days here recently and today was no better but it was not at all cold, and at times the visibility was excellent.
We started our day by taking the train to Horton in Ribblesdale and then ascended Pen y Ghent from the north using the Pennine Way. On our way up we met JtE's brother Edwin and his friend on their way down - any excuse to stop and chat! We couldn't see much from the top but never mind; everyone was happy. The way down was tricky because the rocks were damp and slippery but we avoided the second tricky section by taking a narrow grassy trod.
We then had a long, but wet in places, descent into Stainforth, followed by the climb up to hills east of Settle. Finally home to tea, cakes and biscuits. A great day out in superb scenery, My thanks to the gang for coming up to the Dales. It was really good to see you all.
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... and indeed, many thanks to the L&LoB for sharing the hosting, planning and leading of the expedition. Much appreciated by the Lancashire squad.
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