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Regions - Trip reports, destination advice, recommended routes, etc. => Yorkshire Dales & Moors => Topic started by: MrSmith on 15:23:16, 06/11/18
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First post here - we're usually cyclists, but we're getting into walking too - Hello!
So yesterday, we did an 18km circuit from Sedbergh that included the full Cautley Spout climb. Holy moly - that's a brute; near vertical stone stair - with the gaping void of the valley yawning vertiginously behind you all the time. I was pretty close to hyper-ventilating as I'm not great with heights (that's going to work out REALLY well in your new pastime as hill-walker!).
Once past the falls, following the gill to the top was great; only one layer needed, and could easily have worn shorts (at 600m+ in November!). The water in the gill is fantastically clear - that must be a great way to cool your feet on a summer's walk.
The Howgills may well be my new favourite place!
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Hi MrSmith and welcome from another also-cyclist. 8)
The Howgills is a place I've never managed to get to despite often planning routes there. One day... One day...
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Welcome to the forum. The Howgills used to be one of my favourite stamping grounds - only 20 mins from home. If you want some other routes - let me know.
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Hi Mr S and welcome from the Peak District O0
Tracey :)
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Welcome to the forum from Orkney.
Yes, the Howgills are lovely hills, a transition between the Dales and the Lakes. Did the Cautley Spout walk many years ago, then over the tops to a pub in Sedbergh.... an excellent day.