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photonut

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #15 on: 16:40:30, 18/09/19 »

- Second on my list is a N-S traverse of the Helvellyn range - Threlkeld to either Rydal or Ambleside, depending upon which way I would come off Farifield. I've had my eye on these two routes for years.


Richard,

I can thoroughly recommend this one, easily done in a day too.... and still leaves time for a beer in Ambleside  ;D


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Lee

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #16 on: 16:51:46, 18/09/19 »
Any recommendations for a pub in Ambleside, Lee?


I think that I would prefer to turn it into an overnighter, savour the walk rather than rush it, and give time for public transport to the start. Besides which, my 58 year old legs might object to doing it in a day!
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #17 on: 17:12:47, 18/09/19 »
Threlkeld to Ambleside is 17.1 miles, 5416ft of ascent, 5695ft of descent according to:

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/168626

Photonut, I wouldn't think that was easy to do in a day  :D Some people are not as young and fit as you are.

My 55 year old legs would protest too, especially if carrying camping gear.
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #18 on: 17:24:08, 18/09/19 »
Doable, I think, April, but certainly not easy - and I ask myself "Why rush?", when I can have a night out in the hills.  :)
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #19 on: 17:42:09, 18/09/19 »
My 55 year old legs would protest too, especially if carrying camping gear.
WHAT! There can only be 3 possible explanations for this statement
1, Beefy is using a soft focus lens.
2, Cumbrian rain is good for the complexion.
3, April has had a leg transplant from someone older than herself.


Oh no, of course the true explanation is
4, alcohol is a preservative.


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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #20 on: 17:45:38, 18/09/19 »
 ;D

Should have gone to Specsavers!

That walk would take me 12 hours (or more) including a couple of 30 minute breaks. I would prefer to split that over 2 days and enjoy a night out on the fells.

Do you mind if I steal your idea too Richard?  ;D
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #21 on: 18:04:32, 18/09/19 »
Oh no, of course the true explanation is
4, alcohol is a preservative.


 ;D  Not sure if it is working for me!


Do you mind if I steal your idea too Richard?  ;D


Cease and Desist!  :D
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #22 on: 19:57:08, 18/09/19 »

 ;D  Not sure if it is working for me!



It definitely hasn’t preserved my hair  >:(

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #23 on: 09:00:59, 19/09/19 »
... Ennerdale to Ambleside, via:


Iron Crag, Haycock, Pillar, Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Great End, Esk Pike, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle, High Raise (just been looking at this area with Viewranger), Blea Rigg, Silver How, Loughrigg Fell, then straight off the hill into Ambleside (still waiting for that pub recommendation, Lee  :)  ).
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #24 on: 09:10:44, 19/09/19 »
4, alcohol is a preservative.
;D  Not sure if it is working for me!
It definitely hasn’t preserved my hair  >:(
But perhaps it is working, just think what we would be like without it. Not a risk I am willing to take.

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #25 on: 09:54:29, 20/09/19 »
... Ennerdale to Ambleside, via:


Iron Crag, Haycock, Pillar, Kirk Fell, Great Gable, Great End, Esk Pike, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle, High Raise (just been looking at this area with Viewranger), Blea Rigg, Silver How, Loughrigg Fell, then straight off the hill into Ambleside (still waiting for that pub recommendation, Lee  :)  ).

Sorry I was out walking yesterday (Grasmere - Grisedale Tarn, Dollywaggon Pike, Nethermost Pike, Helvellyn, Striding Edge, Catstycam, Swirral Edge, Helvellyn, White Side (for a spot of lunch), Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn (via base of Seat Sandal), Fairfield, Great Rigg, Stone Arthur - Grasmere).  Left my car at 0745, returned to car 16:00... and I'm 51!!!  But I don't carry camping gear,  I have to take my hat off to those that do on the LD fells.  O0

Reasonable pub is the Royal Oak on Lake Road.  Like everywhere in Ambleside it's usually busy and over priced but for a quick pint it'll do  :)


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Lee

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #26 on: 09:56:13, 20/09/19 »
Sounds as if you had quite a day out, Lee!


Thanks for the pub tip.
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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #27 on: 11:31:04, 20/09/19 »
You may be surprised at the direction your walking takes when you move down to Cumbria. My daughter moved away to the south lakes about seven years ago. After more than 30 years of climbing the fells I have since spent more and more time exploring lower but more remote areas like the Duddon Valley and the area around Blawith Common. There are some stunningly beautiful parts of the lakes which are almost totally devoid of people and which do not appear in guide books. Having a "local" guide (my son-in-law was born and bred there) is a godsend.

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #28 on: 18:31:29, 20/09/19 »
The Duddon Valley used to be very quiet. I have camped there and stayed at the Rucksack Club hut (High Moss) a few times many years ago.

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Re: Fantasising about overnight through trips in the Lakes
« Reply #29 on: 08:34:49, 21/09/19 »
I'm quite a fan of Dunnerdale, and know it well - my in-laws live there.


Was up Caw with my youngest son in July. A lovely rocky hill - we had it all to ourselves.
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