We did four lengthy walks this year:
Glaramara
We happened to pick the very walk that marked the start of the the Fell Run that was abandoned due the bad weather. There were still loads of cars stranded and fell runners setting off or returning. Glaramara was ok, but didn’t have a particularly interesting peak.

Skiddaw
Granny dropped us off at the Ravenstone hotel so that we could take the more interesting ascent to the base of Skiddaw. The skree path up to the top was as steed as ever and the top was covered in snow and very windy.

Causy Pike
Very pleasant, with a good, steep ascent. 

Blencathra
Crip, Hen and Ed drove over in the morning to partake in the quality Hall’s Fell Ridge ascent. All looked promising initially as it was very clear and there seemed to be no sign of impending mist. Needless to say however, the mist descended about halfway up and coupled with snow and arctic winds made for a tricky scramble.

Cars being towed from the mire in the aftermath of the abandoned fell race

the car park

a goat

the view from the Underscar garden

a walk with granny

a red squirrel

a small rest on the walk up to skiddaw

blustery

the icey walk up to the peak of skiddaw

a post walk cup of tea

sunset over the fells

which way…

thataway!

ed waiting for the slow walkers to catch up

the hardy northeners

a tricky section of hall’s fell ridge

harsh weather

success!

the bare-calf brigade

scaling the rock face during our rock-climbing day

The mist!

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