TR 2 dayer in the Northern Fells Sat 22 to Sun 23 Sep 18

[richardh1905]

Lovely photos, April.


The colour of the dying grass in the late afternoon sunshine is so intense, and I bet that the morning mist over Bassenthwaite was gorgeous.


Good sky colour too - we get a lot like that in Orkney, especially in late June as the sun barely sets. Sometimes it is hard to go to bed!

[April]

Maybe you should make a report about it on this website:   https://killercows.co.uk/

  Thanks for this Lakeland Lorry, I will report it on there too. The lack of near miss incident statistics was what I was thinking about after our experience at the weekend and just how widespread these incidents are.

I got an email off to Highways at lunchtime and they have since forwarded it LDNPA.

[April]

Good sky colour too - we get a lot like that in Orkney, especially in late June as the sun barely sets. Sometimes it is hard to go to bed!

Thanks Richard  I would imagine you get fantastic sunset views all the time 

[henryb]

Great report and photos April, really like the view of Bass Lake

[gunwharfman]

Great photos, I recognise some of the places.

You have a smart looking tent, not envious of course!

[April]

Thanks henry and GWM  We do like our tent, just wish it was lighter 

[forgotmyoldpassword]

Also, I know that you wild camp sensitively, but you may not be aware that local bye-laws exist on the Cadlbeck and Uldale Commons which state:


No person shall on the land without lawful authority camp or erect a tent or use any vehicle including a caravan as sleeping accommodation or occupy such a vehicle overnight.


The Commoners themselves usually report anyone they spot camping, either in a tent or in a caravan/campervan, to the LDNPA.

What is the point of this.  I understand they don't want D of E groups smashing the place up, but these fells are already quiet enough - the surrounding villages benefit from tourism, people restocking food, buying meals at pubs etc.  Especially pulling up a car and sleeping in the back after a long drive to get there.  The only possible argument is surely hygiene and littering.


@April - it's funny how the northern fells seem to always be covered in clag.  I don't think I've been when it wasn't overcast!  Enjoyed the photos and it's hard not to enjoy the comparative solitude of those fells compared to the busier central ones.

[pdstsp]

Lovely pics yet again April - love the sunset and the early morning mist over Bassenthwaite - wonderful.

[April]

@ forgotmyoldpassword, yes these fells are much less populated. Maybe because they are always clagged in? 

Thanks pdstsp 

[photonut]

A great walk/ camp in a superb and never busy Northern Fells.  The wild camping restriction is a bit tedious!!

I think it may be time to invest in a cattle prod!!!

Thanks for taking time to post your TR..... I'm struggling to keep up/ catch-up!

Cheers
Lee