HRUBAATFS part 2

Saturday morning I met the TF at Jn 36 and we drove to Great Langdale in order to recce part of the Joss Naylor route from Rossett Pike to Esk Hause. The first couple of miles along Mickleden are virtually flat so we were warmed up by the time we reached the climb towards Stake Pass. The climb was OK (apart from the bracken) and we then took the path towards the summit of Rossett Pike. At this point, the TF demonstrated here navigational prowess by picking a far better line than I did thereby avoiding some unnecessary climbing. I also had EtU's trouble - meeting a couple of very pleasant young ladies and stopping for a chat! However, we reached the summit and spent a few minutes discussing the options for getting to Bowfell.
We decided that dropping down to Angle Tarn meant losing too much height even if the running was easier, and so we took the direct route. It was steep and tricky in places, but there were some cairns and we reached the plateau below the summit without mishap. A lunch stop and then it was off to Esk Pike where we bumped into two of my fellow Settle Harriers, and down to Esk Hause. We decided that Great End was a bit too much, I had a jog up to Allen Crags, and then it was back to the car.
Now I had thought that it was downhill all the way back to Mickleden, but there were two ups to negotiate before the long descent, and the descent of Rossett Gill was not very enjoyable; it was difficult terrain to run on and I got a blister, which is most unusual for me. Fortunately, the TF came to the rescue with some quick first aid, and we made it back to the car without further mishap. A quick but much needed drink in the Stickle Barn and we were off home.
Thanks to the TF for an enjoyable day out. In total over the two days, I ran 22.55 miles and climbed 8127ft. Sunday was a rest day!