I've just come back from a few days up at Santon Bridge and whilst there had an outing with Our Northern Correspondent. He's on his second Wainwright round, intending to do them all in one year - he says it took him 69 years for his first completion. There were a couple just north of Coniston that he wanted to mop up before going further afield.
I'll not bore you with too much detail, but the first was Holme Fell (1,040ft (approx)) which we climbed from Yew Tree Tarn. It's a characterful little top and well worth the 30 minute climb from the road:-
Then a 5 minute drive to take us a little nearer Skelwith Bridge then out of the car again to tackle Black Fell and its rocky top, Black Crag (1,056ft):-
As you can see, even in mist there would be no confusion regarding whether you were on the right top, although it would be a crime against humanity if all the fells were labelled in this manner.
On the way up we passed the time of day with a herd of Belted Galloways, a breed that always presents itself most photogenically - and they reminded me of that conundrum as to why restaurants pride themselves on serving up rare breed meats - if they are that rare, should we be eating them - Sumatran Tiger sausages anyone?
A good morning out.
Apologies if all the photos are marred by that guy in the red cag - but where's Wally?
3 comments:
If the Northern correspondent would like some company, especially on any fells that are on the Joss Naylor route, please would be get in touch with the even further North correspondent
Three things:-
1. I have passed your proposal on to Our Northern Correspondent.
2. He (yes he is a 'he'), but FYI is based much further north than you.
3. Have you set a date yet for your crossing?
Thanks EtU.
No date yet as I have had a bad few weeks with a hamstring strain. December and January both 120 miles and 15,000 ft, February and March so far, 25 miles and 1000 ft. Physiology tomorrow for the verdict as to what I can do. I will let you know
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