Author Topic: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18  (Read 1464 times)

April

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It had dropped to below freezing overnight and there was a thick frost on the tent in the morning. It was sunny again and when the sun appeared over Robinson it soon warmed up the tent as we had our breakfast.

Mellbreak, Rannerdale Knotts and Low Fell


Frosty MSR with Robinson behind


High Stile and Red Pike bathed in sunshine


Beefy got Willo out for a flight, the wind was lighter than it had been yesterday.

Fleetwith Pike, Gables and Scafell Pike


We packed away our gear and we were away by 8.20. We had planned to go over Knott Rigg and Ard Crags but I was wondering if the wind might put us off. The wind was putting us off alright as we walked across Buttermere Moss to begin our descent. Right in our faces  >:(

The groove and start of the steep route down to Newlands Hause


I'd never done this path before either up or down. It wasn't pleasant to descend, very steep at times and awkward terrain. It wouldn't be too bad going up it, not great for a descent.

Whiteless Pike, Wandope Eel Crag and Sail


Knott Rigg and Ard Crags centre


At Newlands Hause


By the time we got down to The Hause we had had enough of the wind and turned left instead and walked down the road to Buttermere. It was bliss, out of the wind and in the sun. We thought we would go over Rannerdale Knotts. There were no cars on the road for most of the way until I mentioned there had been no cars on the road. Then there were quite a few!

Looking up at our steep descent route


This is on the Never Again list.

A baby Belted Galloway


At Buttermere we took the footpath up Mill Beck.

A lamb that hadn't realised the sun had gone in


It must have been cold for these little ones overnight and it looked like it had been sunbathing  :)

We took an off piste route to escape from potential limpets when we were going up to Low Bank. The wind was getting stronger and it was bitter. We stopped at the sheepfold to have a brew and some food and a rest.

Looking to the left at our lunch stop


Looking to the right from our lunch stop


The cloud had built up and the sunshine disappeared. We decided to sack Rannerdale Knotts and get an early bus back to Keswick as we were fed up of the bleddy wind.

On our way down to Buttermere


We got on the Honister Rambler and it had difficulty getting by the cars parked on double yellows on the journey. The cars were on the double yellows at Buttermere and near Hawse End. Some traffic wardens were slapping tickets on them all. Be warned, you will get a parking ticket even on Sundays in the Lakes. The bus driver mentioned to the wardens about the cars in Buttermere and the wardens said they would be going there too.

Day 2 was High Snockrigg - Newlands Hause - Buttermere - Sheepfold on Low Bank, Rannerdale Knotts - Buttermere 7.64km with 211m ascent.

When we got to Keswick we had an hour to kill so we went into Mrs F's Fine Food Emporium and had tea and cake. Chocolate Fudge Cake. Delicious  :)

Next weekend, Scotland here we come.

Or we might be back in the Lakes if the weather is poor up in Scotland  :D
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beefy

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #1 on: 19:16:48, 01/05/18 »
More stunning pics Ape O0
That wind was awful eh  ;D
The path is now on the never again list  :D
I'll iron my kilt  8)
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karl h

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #2 on: 19:26:23, 01/05/18 »
Lovely pics and Tr April O0
Crikey that wind was Arctic on Sunday..and strong as well..blew me over when I was taking a photo on Dove Crag ;D

April

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #3 on: 19:29:55, 01/05/18 »
I'll iron my kilt  8)

Remember to pack some underpants or your Trossachs might get cold  :D

Crikey that wind was Arctic on Sunday..and strong as well..blew me over when I was taking a photo on Dove Crag ;D

 ;D
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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #4 on: 20:35:35, 01/05/18 »

Another lovely set of photos O0

I'll iron my kilt  8)
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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #5 on: 20:38:08, 01/05/18 »
More great photos April, love the little black lamb! O0
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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #6 on: 20:38:34, 01/05/18 »
More great pictures April, and that path to Newlands Hause sure is steep - I did it up and down a few weeks ago - I was dreading the down, but it seemed to be over quite quickly.

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #7 on: 20:59:49, 01/05/18 »
Superb scenery and great pictures again. Well done April  O0


Are you sure it was the wind that made you cut short the walk or was the temptation of the cakes too much ? ;D


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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #8 on: 09:09:01, 02/05/18 »
Another great TR, April. One of my favourite parts of the Lake District around there.  O0


I love Robinson but I know exactly what you mean about that descent to Newlands Hause, not good at all - and when I did it, the crossing of Buttermere Moss to get to that path was very wet and unpleasant too.

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #9 on: 11:31:25, 02/05/18 »
Remember to pack some underpants or your Trossachs might get cold  :D

 ;D
I’ll take me willy warmer  :D


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April

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #10 on: 12:19:11, 02/05/18 »
Thanks everyone  :)

Oh dear God, please let it be the Lakes

Don't worry Ridge, he is too soft to wear a kilt  ;)

@WR, yes it was the thought of cake and not the cold wind that cut our walk short  ;)

I know exactly what you mean about that descent to Newlands Hause, not good at all - and when I did it, the crossing of Buttermere Moss to get to that path was very wet and unpleasant too.

I got wet trewsies trying to get water from the source of Moss Beck  :(
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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #11 on: 19:06:08, 02/05/18 »
Great report and photos April, really like the view of Great Gable from High Snockrigg :)

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #12 on: 20:03:44, 02/05/18 »
Very nice photos April    :)    I wish cattle stayed as cute as that baby Belted Galloway!

April

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Re: TR Day 2 High Snockrigg to Buttermere Sun 29 Apr 18
« Reply #13 on: 20:21:37, 02/05/18 »
Thanks henry and Dovegirl  :)
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