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Lake District / Re: TR - Above Wastwater and Miterdale - March 15th 2024
« Last post by Percy on Today at 12:48:03 »One of the unnamed tarns on the col between Whin Rigg and Illgill Head
Majestic views towards Wasdale Head from Illgill Head. L-R Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell & Great Gable
Approaching Burnmoor Tarn while dropping down from Illgill Head
I’m sure Burnmoor Lodge is a lovely place to stay but it always reminds me of the shop in The League Of Gentlemen. I gave it a wide berth and made for the real head of Miterdale rather than the one marked on OS maps.
First views down into Miterdale
There was a lot of water coming down into Miterdale, this came as no surprise given how wet it’s been of late.
Flooded track nearing the car
9.3 miles, 1972 feet of ascent
This was the longest walk I’ve done since my hip operation but not the most ascent, I felt ok throughout the walk but was pretty tired in the evening so still much work is to be done on my fitness until I’m back out doing 20 milers. It’ll come though.
Majestic views towards Wasdale Head from Illgill Head. L-R Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell & Great Gable
Approaching Burnmoor Tarn while dropping down from Illgill Head
I’m sure Burnmoor Lodge is a lovely place to stay but it always reminds me of the shop in The League Of Gentlemen. I gave it a wide berth and made for the real head of Miterdale rather than the one marked on OS maps.
First views down into Miterdale
There was a lot of water coming down into Miterdale, this came as no surprise given how wet it’s been of late.
Flooded track nearing the car
9.3 miles, 1972 feet of ascent
This was the longest walk I’ve done since my hip operation but not the most ascent, I felt ok throughout the walk but was pretty tired in the evening so still much work is to be done on my fitness until I’m back out doing 20 milers. It’ll come though.