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Regions - Trip reports, destination advice, recommended routes, etc. => Lake District => Topic started by: jontea on 19:23:27, 29/10/18
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Join me as I share over 60 photo's of a full mountain day on the Helvellyn range, It didn't all go to plan, but then do they ever?
https://johntrowsdale.blogspot.com/2018/10/returning-to-helvellyn-massif.html
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Cracking write up John and lovely pics. It was nice to revisit the route without the leg pain.. :)
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Fascinating read, thanks for sharing your adventure.
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Great TR and photos :)
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What an epic day out O0 Super write up and photos O0
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Very nice John..... great read, fabulous photos. What a day you had and a well earned kip O0
Jealous ? what me ? ...... damned right I am ;D
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Excellent write-up John with some cracking pics of a superb route O0
It made me smile when I saw your selfie pic on St Sunday crag with Seat Sandal etc behind you (I took a selfie in exactly the same place). A fantastic view from there.
Looks like you are ebbing your way to 214 John..... 125 done, on the downhill bit now ;D
Cheers
Lee
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A great trip report, Jontea, and some wonderful photos - sounds like a fantastic day out. O0
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You certainly take enough pics O0
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Thanks for the great comments guys, just one question, do you think my blogs are too long?
Just for future reference O0
It made me smile when I saw your selfie pic on St Sunday crag with Seat Sandal etc behind you (I took a selfie in exactly the same place). A fantastic view from there.
It certainly is a fantastic view from there Lee, I don’t like taking selfies much to be honest, but I thought I’d put my face out there for the blog, maybe I should be photonut lol ;D
Looks like you are ebbing your way to 214 John..... 125 done, on the downhill bit now ;D
I’m hoping to get there one day, obviously not as quickly as you did it Lee, but I’m just enjoying each one I do as the opportunity arises.
You certainly take enough pics O0
Too many? :-\
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just one question, do you think my blogs are too long?
Too many? :-\
No to both questions, take no notice of pleb the dementor ;)
Such an epic day out on the fells, all the pics were needed and enjoyed, along with your words, very entertaining O0
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Too many? :-\
Nope. No such thing as too many photos. :D
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I don't think the blog was too long at all - it's nice to have something substantial to read that really gives a feel of your day's hiking, of both the landscape and your experiences. O0
And I agree with April and Hillhiker1 on the photos too - the more the better in a trip report, as far as I'm concerned. :)
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Ah that’s reassuring guys, thanks for your feedback O0
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Great report John, lovely photos O0 it is a top walk.
Seat Sandle is a hidden gem, even when the other tops are busy it is almost always empty.
Patterdale YHA may have been an easier place to stay but Helvellyn does feel much more traditional.
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Patterdale YHA may have been an easier place to stay but Helvellyn does feel much more traditional.
You’re absolutely right Mark, I hadn’t stayed in either, but Helvellyn was cheaper. In hindsight for a little more, Patterdale would have been the better option and one I’ll try again.
However, the whole experience up in the Helvellyn hostel was...........different?
Especially the men’s shower for two.
Thankfully I had it all to myself!!! :o ;D
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Cracking TR John and pics. It’s been so long since I’ve done one myself I really must put that right. We’re on our last visit of the year to Snowdonia on 10th November for a long weekend so doing a bit more in the Moelwyns. Good to see you out and looking well O0
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Thanks Phil, it’s absolutely fantastic to be well again mate. This year could have gone very differently for me, and I’m just thankful it’s gone well. :)
Enjoy your long weekend in November O0
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Nope. No such thing as too many photos. :D
True :)
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Cracking write up Jontea - really enjoyed that - I love walking from St Sunday towards Fairfield and Grisedale Tarn - walking into such great scenery.
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Great report. I liked your photo of the day. It is interesting to read about different routes up a mountain. I have only been up via Striding Edge / Swirral Edge and from the Lower Man direction.
I thought the length of the report and the number of photos was just right to describe your day.