Author Topic: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18  (Read 1784 times)

April

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Day 1

The forecast wasn't great again for Saturday and we missed the worst of the rain by starting late. It was 1.15pm as we got off the bus at Smaithwaite. We were going to pitch low down because strong winds and heavy rain were forecast overnight and we thought High Rigg would be good choice.

Looking toward High Rigg summit with Skiddaw behind from the top of Wren Crag


There have been a few trees blown down here across the path on the way up and new paths have appeared around the fallen trees

Toward Helvellyn with Castle Rock seen left


There had been drizzly rain when we got off the bus but this stopped as we got to the top of Wren Crag and it wasn't a bad day at all with fine views.

Thirlmere and Raven Crag


Brightness on Blencathra


Lonscale Fell, High Rigg and Great Calva


Skiddaw behind High Rigg as the sun started to appear


We diverted off the path to the right looking for possible pitches.

Looking down at the tarn near Moss Crag


Eel Crag and Grisedale Pike to the west


We'd had a good old wander about but we couldn't find the perfect spot. We wanted the lot, view of the sunset, out of the wind, flat and ground that would remain dry when the heavy rain came overnight. Not much to ask!

Beefy on High Rigg summit


Blencathra from High Rigg summit


Skiddaw and Bass Lake from High Rigg summit


The North Western Fells from High Rigg


We hadn't expected such a nice day and we felt very lucky to get some sunshine too

Toward Helvellyn and Thirlmere from High Rigg


After wandering around a bit more we eventually found a spot to pitch on near Paper Moss. It ticked all the boxes.

The MSR on High Rigg


Another shot of the MSR on High Rigg


We had to drop down to William's Beck for water after we had got set up.

Skiddaw from our pitch as it got nearer to sunset


It had clouded over by the time we'd had our tea. We'd sat outside to eat it but it was getting cold now the sun had gone so we got in the tent. We had some wine and just enjoyed being outdoors, with the tent doors open at one side.

High Rigg summit from our pitch


Sunset time came and went and we hadn't seen the sun. Never mind it had been a lovely day and far better than we expected. We had the rest of our wine and went to sleep happy. Day 1 was Smaithwaite - Wren Crag - High Rigg wander about - Paper Moss 6.43km with 339m ascent.

Day 2

It had rained overnight, heavy at times but it was intermittent and light as we packed our gear away after breakfast. We dropped down to St Johns Church and turned right to walk down the valley to Smaithwaite

Along the path to Low Bridge End Farm


Interesting features on the way


It is a nice route this, full of interest. I spotted a bird of prey fly onto a tree. I zoomed in to take a shot to find out what it was

A kestrel


Trees at Legburthwaite


The rain had been on and off all the way here. We sat near one of the picnic benches to have a brew and some food. We had plenty of time and sat for over an hour. The rain got heavier and we sat sheltered under the tent footprint so we didn't get that wet. Day 2 was Paper Moss - St Johns Church - Low Bridge End Farm - Smaithwaite 7.24km with 184m ascent. We could have done with longer walks but we made the best of the weather. On the way back home I picked up a new waterproof from Cotswold Outdoors, my Marmot Precip is past its best now. Only thing to spoil the weekend was a tick found on my right foot, it was removed and I'm watching for any symptoms of Lyme disease. Awful things they are bleddy ticks.
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Ridge

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #1 on: 23:06:39, 11/09/18 »
Brilliant photos  O0  Great shot of the kestrel.

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #2 on: 23:08:09, 11/09/18 »
Thanks Ridge  :)
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karl h

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #3 on: 07:01:50, 12/09/18 »
Great pics, especially the Kestrel O0
What a lovely fell High Rigg is, you could spend all day wandering around all the little knolls and hollows :)

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #4 on: 07:54:14, 12/09/18 »
Lovely photos and trip report april
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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #5 on: 13:33:56, 12/09/18 »
Great pics and tr Ape
It was a brill weekend  O0
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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #6 on: 15:11:30, 12/09/18 »
Another great outing, excellent dramatic sky shots, this is the kind of weather that favours them (unfortunately!).
I had to think for a minute - High Rigg is the hill that appears in our logs as Naddle Fell, probably from a book we had years ago.

April

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #7 on: 15:18:56, 12/09/18 »
Thanks Karl, Gary, beefy and vghikers  O0
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Mel

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #8 on: 15:29:38, 12/09/18 »
Awww.  High Rigg  :smitten:


Great write up and pics as always April. 


Did Williams Beck have water in it?  Last time I was there it was bone dry.


vghikers - yes it's also known as Naddle Fell.

April

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #9 on: 15:38:29, 12/09/18 »
Thanks Mel  O0

There was water in William's Beck, we have had a bit of rain the last few weeks  ;)
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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #10 on: 20:43:41, 12/09/18 »
Wonderful photo of the kestrel April    :)

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #11 on: 07:17:44, 13/09/18 »

That's a lovely photo of Blencathra from the summit (the one without Beefy in it  :) ). One of the most photogenic of mountains.


And the kestrel shot is a cracker.


Good to get out, even if it is on a relatively low fell in iffy weather.
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April

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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #12 on: 08:35:34, 13/09/18 »
Thanks dovegirl  and Richard :)


That's a lovely photo of Blencathra from the summit (the one without Beefy in it  :) ).

He does get in the way sometimes ;D
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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #13 on: 09:50:20, 13/09/18 »
Top marks on the buzzard pic  O0
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Re: TR Wild camp on High Rigg Sat 8 to Sun 9 Sep 18
« Reply #14 on: 10:19:04, 13/09/18 »
Great pics April - looks like you made the most of it - I set off much earlier on Saturday and got drenched, the sun came out as I got back to the car.

 

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