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Title: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 19:07:12, 28/06/19
Day 1 over, now at Ennerdale Bridge. Very hot and a diversion is in place around Dent Hill, tomorrow meant to be hotter still but planning on going to Red Pike and along the ridge to Haystacks rather than the traditional route  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: bricam2096 on 20:03:31, 28/06/19
The higher route is a fantastic option to take, just be sure to take plenty of fluids. And enjoy the steep descent down High Crag, a knee killer.  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 20:11:21, 28/06/19
Good luck sussamb, I hope you have a great trip  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 21:46:54, 28/06/19
Good luck on your C2C, sussamb - stay safe in the heat.  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jimbob on 21:50:09, 28/06/19
Enjoy the walk.  O0
May borrow your gpx file for next year. So try not to deviate too much from the route. ;D ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 22:23:49, 28/06/19
Hope all goes well sussamb, I don't envy you this heat, we finished our walk just in time!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Jac on 00:42:42, 29/06/19
Enjoy the wonderful weather! Long may it last 8)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 05:19:51, 30/06/19
My C2C ended yesterday, took a bad tumble at Scarth Gap and had to be air lifted to hospital. Awaiting an op  to repair bad gash to my face
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: vghikers on 06:41:19, 30/06/19
So sorry to hear of your fall, that sounds absolutely dreadful  :(.  What can one say?. I can only wish you the very best for your upcoming op and recovery.


Title: Re: C2C
Post by: harland on 07:15:32, 30/06/19
How dreadful, I trust that you will be on the mend before too long.  It just shows that no matter how experienced you are things can go wrong. I could have believed it of others, including me although I do take great care walking alone although even on my recent Camino walk I tripped over my shoelaces.  When I walked my C2C I had to go down from Scarth Gap to Buttermere as the wind was blowing me off my feet - "it could have been me springs to mind".
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jontea on 08:25:34, 30/06/19
Really sorry to hear this news Jon, as harland said, it can happen to the most experienced of us, and I'd put you up there in that group of walkers. Such a shame, so early in your C2C crossing as well.


I remember taking a tumble not too far from there on ’High Stile’ in front of Domtheone and Rhino, I banged my head slightly, but was lucky to get away with it.



Jon, I can only wish you a speedy recovery mate and that the op goes well. Hopefully you'll have another go at the C2C sometime in the future. In the meantime, look after yourself  O0

Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lostme1 on 08:47:42, 30/06/19
Sorry to hear the news. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jimbob on 08:49:30, 30/06/19
Thoughts are with you. Ironic that you got back from the emergency services what you have put into it over the years.
Hope they fix it up good for you.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Bigfoot_Mike on 09:01:04, 30/06/19
I am sorry to hear of your accident. I hope you recover quickly and are back in the hills soon.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: bricam2096 on 09:20:19, 30/06/19
Gutted to hear this news today Jon. I can’t imagine how bad you are feeling just now.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Mick wmexile on 09:47:38, 30/06/19
So sorry to hear this, just shows it can happen to anyone, anytime. Hoping they do a good job patching you up, then good luck getting back on the trails again.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 09:48:36, 30/06/19
Not good. There must be easier ways of getting a ride in a helicopter.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: barewirewalker on 09:55:54, 30/06/19
Very Sorry to read of your accident, best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sparnel on 10:15:22, 30/06/19
Hope you make a speedy recovery......thinking of you thinking about getting back into the hills!
Kind regards............
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 11:15:21, 30/06/19
Really sorry to hear that. Hope you make a quick recovery.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Mel on 11:47:54, 30/06/19
Oh no, sussamb  :(   Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery and no lasting damage.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 12:10:16, 30/06/19
Thanks all for the thoughts. Should be no lasting damage and I'll be out on the hills again as soon as I can  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: astaman on 13:04:37, 30/06/19
Sorry to read of your misadventure sussamb. A great disappointment for  you as well as the pain and discomfort of injury. Hope you've suffered no lasting damage and get well soon.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Dovegirl on 13:27:03, 30/06/19
All the best for a speedy recovery
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: gunwharfman on 13:57:30, 30/06/19
Get well soon!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 17:10:57, 30/06/19
Crikey, hope you recover soon, sorry your C2C ended too soon.  :(

We were thinking about you yesterday wondering how you were coping with the heat. We were struggling with it and we were pleased we weren't doing the mileage you were. We heard a helicopter flying above us just after 2pm, we were near Lord's Seat, I wonder if that was yours.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 17:40:28, 30/06/19
Sorry to hear your bad news. Heres to a speedy recovery, all the best.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:14:03, 30/06/19
We heard a helicopter flying above us just after 2pm, we were near Lord's Seat, I wonder if that was yours.


Possibly, we flew from Haystacks to Preston so it could have been en route to us O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 21:07:11, 30/06/19
Really sorry to hear this sussamb.  :-[ I’m sure you’ll be back fighting fit soon and will be planning the C2C again.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: harland on 21:16:46, 30/06/19
Cockermouth MRT website 29 June "A 67-year old male walker sustained a head injury near Seat, Buttermere. Team members and NWAA helimed paramedics treated him at the scene. He was stretchered a short distance to Scarth Gap then flown to Preston Royal Hospital. "  Can't be him as I'm sure he is much younger! ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 21:50:36, 30/06/19
That'll be me then  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 22:23:32, 30/06/19
Seems to be a bad place for accidents.If you Google Scarth Gap it brings up stories of numerous rescues.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 22:44:45, 30/06/19
Yes, that particular path is quite steep and very uneven, I simply wasn't taking enough care  :(


Will have to do it again another time  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:51:58, 30/06/19
Was it the descent that I said to take care on?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: johhnyp on 23:52:17, 30/06/19
Sounds like you will live to fight another day Jon. Best wishes. Am guessing you came to grief on the horrible scree stuff coming down from Seat. Nearly went head first myself there in 2013. All the best
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:54:27, 01/07/19
Was it the descent that I said to take care on?


Quite possibly, can't remember where you said.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:56:04, 01/07/19
Am guessing you came to grief on the horrible scree stuff coming down from Seat.


Not quite, managed that, it was on the final descent into Scarth Gap.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 09:10:22, 01/07/19
Jon, were you on your own? How did the MRT get called out? Any idea yet of how long you will be in Preston hospital?
How is the face?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Jac on 11:16:15, 01/07/19
Oh heavens what bad luck. All the very best for a speedy recovery O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Innominate Man on 14:50:16, 01/07/19
Sorry to hear your news and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:08:39, 01/07/19
Jon, were you on your own? How did the MRT get called out? Any idea yet of how long you will be in Preston hospital?
How is the face?


No I was with someone but there were lots of walkers about. Call out was via 999 and leaving hospital tomorrow as had stitches etc about 2 hours ago. Face looks worse than normal  ;D


Thanks again for all the kind words, I just feel a bit of a Pratt  :-[
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: harland on 17:17:18, 01/07/19
Face looks worse than normal
Crumbs, it must have been bad! :D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 18:27:18, 01/07/19
Thanks again for all the kind words, I just feel a bit of a Pratt  :-[

There for the grace of god go all of us on here. I consider myself lucky not to have come a cropper as yet. Accidents happen to anyone.

It must be a very serious injury for you to be in hospital for such a long time. I had spinal decompression surgery on my neck in Nov 17, where 3 vertebrae had the lamina removed to create space for my spinal cord. I was in and out in 27 hours.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:33:09, 01/07/19
Crumbs, it must have been bad! :D


 ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:35:23, 01/07/19
It must be a very serious injury for you to be in hospital for such a long time. I had spinal decompression surgery on my neck in Nov 17, where 3 vertebrae had the lamina removed to create space for my spinal cord. I was in and out in 27 hours.


The issue was more the fact that overall it wasn't too bad, and I kept being bumped down the list for the only one emergency theatre.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Innominate Man on 19:10:51, 01/07/19
Thanks again for all the kind words, I just feel a bit of a Pratt  :-[


Well you're in good company here then.
Hands up all others who feel a bit of a pratt most of the time ? 


Well that was unanimous  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 19:21:20, 01/07/19

 Face looks worse than normal  ;D


"I have a reason to look ugly. Most people don't." Niki Lauda. ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 20:06:19, 01/07/19
Tough luck Sussam, I hope you soon up and about as normal. Ive had a few tumbles but fortunately up to now nothing that serious, but as you know very well, all it takes is a simple trip and depending on what you hit, depends the outcome. Gutted for you after all the planning etc, but still there for another day, take care.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 22:38:20, 01/07/19
Cheers Tony and Dave  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Strider on 19:12:44, 02/07/19
Sorry to hear about your mishap Sussamb, I particularly dislike the upper part of that descent, Gamlin End, myself.   You're now immortalized on the pages of Grough! https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2019/07/02/injured-lakeland-walker-airlifted-after-fall-on-buttermere-fells
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 19:49:53, 02/07/19
The issue was more the fact that overall it wasn't too bad, and I kept being bumped down the list for the only one emergency theatre.

Oh I see, shame you had to stay in so long but good news it wasn't as serious as I thought it was.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 06:58:16, 03/07/19
I've only just caught up with this thread. Hope the recovery continues OK.
I'm sure lots of us have had tumbles which could have been as bad if they happened at a different time or place.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 08:48:03, 03/07/19
Yes thanks, now recovering at home after a bit of a fight to extricate myself from Preston Hospital. Staff were excellent but the discharge system sucks  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 08:54:31, 03/07/19
Sussamb. Were you insured? Are you able to recoup any of your costs for accommodation etc. I ask because I never insure for holidays in this country whereas it is generally forced on you when you book walking holidays abroad.
Glad to read that you are safely home and hopefully repairing okay.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 10:10:43, 03/07/19
Yes I have annual travel insurance but not sure how much of any costs it will cover for this. Will be checking later though in case  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: gunwharfman on 10:59:12, 03/07/19
Thanks for the newspaper article, certainly makes it real and as a person who has fallen quite a few times, I know how in a split second, it can be a hair's breadth difference from just getting back up and walking away, to a personal disaster.

Now that its happened have you had anyone yet complaining that you've wasted public money, going out on those hills alone, taking risks and so on? I'm surprised that the Mail hasn't had a pop at you!  :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 11:01:34, 03/07/19
Yes thanks, now recovering at home after a bit of a fight to extricate myself from Preston Hospital. Staff were excellent but the discharge system sucks  ;D
I had to fight tooth and nail to get both of my parents out of hospital so they could pass away at home as they had requested.It descended into farce with this specialist discharge sister not allowing my father to be discharged until he had been assessed for bed rails.It took five days for the bed rails to be fitted which were then promptly removed by the district nurse as she considered them to be dangerous.It was then a two day wait until an ambulance was available and he eventually got home at 11pm at night.As you say,the staff are excellent but the discharge system is in complete meltdown and its going to take far more than a shed load of money to fix it.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 11:13:39, 03/07/19
Now that its happened have you had anyone yet complaining that you've wasted public money, going out on those hills alone, taking risks and so on? I'm surprised that the Mail hasn't had a pop at you!  :)


No not yet, I'll probably be told I should have taken paper maps and it wouldn't have happened  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 11:16:32, 03/07/19
As you say,the staff are excellent but the discharge system is in complete meltdown and its going to take far more than a shed load of money to fix it.


Yep  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 18:04:31, 03/07/19
Sorry to hear about your mishap, sussamb.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 20:39:03, 03/07/19
Sorry to hear about your mishap, sussamb.
   Hope you didn't bend your new poles!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 21:41:31, 03/07/19
Nope  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: johhnyp on 23:31:53, 07/07/19
Just got a few days free so am going to stroll from Horton in Ribblesdale up to Keld and then over to St Bees. Might just walk very carefully past the crash site!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 06:16:56, 08/07/19
You'll be ok as you'll be going up at that point, it was coming down that got me  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 09:01:03, 08/07/19
Sussamb, how is the recovery doing?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 09:48:22, 08/07/19
Good thanks, got a follow up at hospital today but swelling massively reduced and right eye now almost fully open. Real pain is having the neck brace on that limits so much, can't drive for example, but that's due to be reassessed next week  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 15:57:20, 09/07/19
I am pleased you are on the mend a bit sussamb  :)

We walked over Scarth Gap yesterday and we did think about you.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 16:25:04, 09/07/19
I am pleased you are on the mend a bit sussamb  :)

We walked over Scarth Gap yesterday and we did think about you.
Is there a Blue Plaque or perhaps a discrete bronze marker there yet?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:18:14, 09/07/19
I am pleased you are on the mend a bit sussamb  :)

We walked over Scarth Gap yesterday and we did think about you.


Cheers  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:18:46, 09/07/19
Is there a Blue Plaque or perhaps a discrete bronze marker there yet?


No but I'll stick one there if I ever return  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: johhnyp on 16:18:48, 16/07/19
Well it seems to be the season for failures Jon. I set off on Wednesday last for a stroll up the Pennine Way and then across the western half of the C2C. I haven't been too well for a while and completely unpractised but felt the need try something so set off from Stainforth and joined the PW at Horton. The first two days to Hawes were very cloudy; couldn't see a thing on Shunner Fell and nearly came a cropper on the Kisdon Hill rocky descent to Keld. Stayed a couple of nights there and had a great day walking up over to Gunnerside and back via Muker. Getting hot at this point.  The walk to Kirkby was hotter and Sundays trek to Shap hotter still. Walking slower than usual and maybe not enough fluid meant I gradually got some form of heatstroke/exhaustion ( nausea, lack of appetite, dizziness).
Monday morning saw me in quite a bad way, and having packed to head over to Patterdale via Measand; I realised it simply wasn't wise; especially walking solo. The day was boiling hot and some quite hard work ahead. So it was a taxi to Penrith and a train home.
First time I have ever come off a walk before the end and I didn't have the dignity of an accident to excuse the fail. Feel a bit better now but Patterdale to Honister YHA in todays sun would have been a toughie.
It was the right decision but doesn't feel great. Got five days out in the hills I suppose. West Highland Way next month however.
Hope the recovery is progressing
John
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 19:04:21, 16/07/19
Must have jinxed you  ;D


Yep, recovery going very well, still have to wear a neck brace until next Friday but then hoping it'll be off and I can get out walking again  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: pdstsp on 17:35:15, 20/07/19
Gosh - just catching up with the news after my holiday - bad luck Sussamb - so frustrating to have to finish the walk so early, but glad you're recovering well.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 08:37:40, 21/07/19
Yes, wouldn't have minded so much if I'd nearly finished but gutting to have it happen on Day 2  :(

Next year I'm pretty booked up with all sorts of stuff, but aiming for a return trip in 2021  :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 18:00:22, 21/07/19
Well Sussamb and JohnnyP, what are you like! :) At least you were both out there 'in action' at the time.I get to see the consultant about my hip on Tuesday, however it is not as bad as a friend of mine, who came to grief on his bike yesteray morning.In a group of cyclists, during light drizzlew, he came off. Not dramatic, apparently, and the other expected him to get up and carry on, saying that it wasn;t nothing unusual, just a routine 'Off'.However they soon realised it was more serious. Emergency services etc. He broke his hip and humerous. This afternoon he having hip replacement surgery, followed by more to stabilise his arm on another day.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 22:43:03, 21/07/19
Sorry to hear about your friend.  When I look back at what happened and the photos taken of where I fell I feel my luck was in that day as my injuries could have been very much worse.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: bricam2096 on 22:45:49, 21/07/19
Sorry to hear about your friend.  When I look back at what happened and the photos taken of where I fell I feel my luck was in that day as my injuries could have been very much worse.

Is it safe to assume that if you attempt the C2C again you won’t be taking this alternative scenic route and instead head past Black Sail?  :D :D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 05:29:56, 22/07/19
Oh yes  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: johhnyp on 11:55:02, 22/07/19
Don't you need to exorcise the ghost? :) it was below the scree then, just before the bottom?
On a personal note, still don't feel quite right again..it was a strange experience. Oddly got bitten a lot by horse flies this time when I normally don't.. nasty big [censored] all over the place from shunner fell all the way to shap
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:41:25, 22/07/19
it was below the scree then, just before the bottom?

Yep, on the final descent into Scarth Gap, this is where I fell ... forwards onto this lot from about the top of the pic :D

(https://i.postimg.cc/mZvsztBf/20190629-155534.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/grH51cxN)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 14:38:20, 22/07/19
 At least that is a respectable place fall.I had a similar fall in Crowden Brook :-[ on the second day of the Pennine Way.Thankfully I managed to patch myself up and carry on,albeit at a slow pace.It was rather embarassing as I had been a rock climber before taking up walking.

 The terrain you fell down is quite steep.Probably best to scramble down it so you can make use of the hands and quickly correct a mistake before things get too serious.

 
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 14:40:53, 22/07/19
Yikes!  Did you do it with a full pike and double somersault or did you trade off artistic impression for degree of difficulty?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 15:07:39, 22/07/19
The terrain you fell down is quite steep.Probably best to scramble down it so you can make use of the hands and quickly correct a mistake before things get too serious.


Well the folks in front walked down ok ...  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 15:08:07, 22/07/19
Yikes!  Did you do it with a full pike and double somersault or did you trade off artistic impression for degree of difficulty?


No, more a belly flop  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 16:08:59, 23/07/19
Ouch - that's nasty ground to take a tumble on.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 19:03:57, 23/07/19
Yes I picked the worst possible spot  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 21:12:22, 06/09/19
Return trip (not literally this time I hope!) now planned for early March  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 21:17:23, 06/09/19
Same itinerary and stopovers?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 22:06:29, 06/09/19
Roughly although New Ing Lodge in Shap is closed in early March so I need to find somewhere else there. I'm also intending to miss out Scarth Gap  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 22:09:46, 06/09/19
Once bitten.....
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 22:47:32, 06/09/19
Once bitten.....

... avoid  O0 O0 O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jontea on 09:41:21, 07/09/19
Return trip (not literally this time I hope!) now planned for early March  O0


Glad to hear it's back on for you Jon, hope it's not too icy over the high ground. Wish you all the very best  O0    
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:07:00, 07/09/19
Cheers  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 21:58:34, 12/09/19
Are you doing the Spine as a warm up? ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 23:18:48, 12/09/19
No, I've withdrawn from that, after my fall I didn't feel I had enough time to prepare  :(
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:27:17, 05/01/20
Accommodation all now booked and my route practically settled.  Unlike last time I'm intending to avoid Red Pike (!) and instead of staying at Ennerdale Bridge am spending the first night at Gillerthwaite, which will leave me with only 9 miles or so on the second day. I'll climb from there up towards Scarth Gap, on the map it appears there is a path that goes around the south of Haystacks rather than me having to climb all the way to the col and then face the scramble up Haystacks. Is anyone able to confirm if the map is correct and what that route is like as an alternative to the scramble up from Scarth Gap?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 21:38:28, 06/01/20
Sussamb, do you mean the path that goes by the Black Sail Youth Hostel and then up by Loft Beck? There is a path there, I have used the path as far as The Tongue but ascended up The Tongue to get to Moses Trod. I don't know what the Loft Beck path is like but I have seen other people going up it. It looks quite steep. The path up The Tongue is more gradual although a bit longer than the Loft Beck route to get to Honister. 
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: gunwharfman on 21:46:34, 06/01/20
I think I've walked up that route. I came out of Black Sail, turned left and in a short while turned uphill left again, Fairly steep but no real bother, flattens out at the top and it slowly descends to the area near the slate mine.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 23:08:51, 06/01/20
Sussamb, do you mean the path that goes by the Black Sail Youth Hostel and then up by Loft Beck? There is a path there, I have used the path as far as The Tongue but ascended up The Tongue to get to Moses Trod. I don't know what the Loft Beck path is like but I have seen other people going up it. It looks quite steep. The path up The Tongue is more gradual although a bit longer than the Loft Beck route to get to Honister.

Nope, it starts at around NY189131 to the south of Scarth Gap then goes around Haystacks to the south of it before joining the Loft Beck route after Blackbeck Tarn.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 23:11:12, 06/01/20
I think I've walked up that route. I came out of Black Sail, turned left and in a short while turned uphill left again, Fairly steep but no real bother, flattens out at the top and it slowly descends to the area near the slate mine.

That's the Loft Beck route, but I'm hoping to try the route described in my post above in reply to April.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 08:04:03, 07/01/20
Hi sussamb, I realise now the Loft Beck route is the low level C2C route and you would know about it already  ::)  :-[

Looking on an older paper map I can see a trace of a path starting at the grid ref you mention but on a newer version of the map it is showing as a fence. From Haystacks summit we have walked near and alongside that fence when we have explored Haystacks summit area and there is a trod of a path. I don't know if this path starts alongside it from near Scarth Gap mind. At least I've not noticed one. There are a few paths and trods to explore across the summit away from the main path; we have been to see Wainwrights perched boulder a few times and been on some of the other little tops. In Wainwrights The Western Fells (second edition revised by Chris Jesty) he does indicate a route that goes through scree and avoids the scrambly bit but he recommends using the usual route from Scarth Gap. I do remember reading somewhere years ago there is (or was) a path avoiding the scrambly bit but I haven't looked for it because I'm not fond of scree.

I see you are starting in early March so we may have recce to see if we can find that path, I feel like having a bit of an explore up there :) Squeaky hasn't done Haystacks yet so we may go up there if there is some nice weather in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 08:47:31, 07/01/20
Thanks for that, if you do manage to 'explore' would be useful to know what you find  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 19:21:09, 07/01/20
I will take some pics too if we find a practicable route  :)

I don't think we will be going this weekend mind, the wind is forecasted to be 40 - 55 mph on Haystacks on Saturday  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 22:55:35, 07/01/20
Slight breeze  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 23:01:37, 07/01/20
 ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 15:03:21, 08/01/20
Accommodation all now booked and my route practically settled.  Unlike last time I'm intending to avoid Red Pike (!) and instead of staying at Ennerdale Bridge am spending the first night at Gillerthwaite, which will leave me with only 9 miles or so on the second day. I'll climb from there up towards Scarth Gap, on the map it appears there is a path that goes around the south of Haystacks rather than me having to climb all the way to the col and then face the scramble up Haystacks. Is anyone able to confirm if the map is correct and what that route is like as an alternative to the scramble up from Scarth Gap?
Ive used a small ascending path that leaves the forest track NY177132, a little further on than the path down and slightly back to the footbridge over the river.You have to be careful not to miss it as it goes through some overgrown bush right at its beggining. Eventually you go over a stile in a fence and continue ascending until you come across some small drumlins (good camp spot) and swing round left to the Haystacks Col.There is a stile in the fence opposite across the stream, if you look carefully, you will see it. It is however seldom used and not much of a path if any, with a scree above. I have followed a very rough intermittent path from the top of Loft beck, mostly along a fence before dropping down to that stile (in reverse), but it's very scrappy. When Ive gone the other way as first described, Ive gone up to Haystacks Col and over the summit before dropping down to Innominate and by Blackbeck tarns.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:45:52, 08/01/20
Yes, that's the route I was thinking of, to avoid the scramble over Haystacks and in case the wind is up.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 19:30:47, 05/03/20
Made St Bees. Seems I'm not the only one starting tomorrow, two more in the b&b apparently  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 19:42:02, 05/03/20



Gan Canny Sussamb, we are in the Cheviots this weekend but we will be thinking of you

April, Squeaky + Beefy  O0











Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 19:49:11, 05/03/20
Have a great time Sussamb, I hope it all goes well.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 20:45:29, 05/03/20
Best wishes, stay upright
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 21:02:39, 05/03/20
 Good luck and try not to damage anymore paths with your head. ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lostme1 on 21:06:29, 05/03/20
Good luck and try not to damage anymore paths with your head. ;)
O0 . Have a great time. Hope the weather is kind to you.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Dovegirl on 22:16:30, 05/03/20
All the best    :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jimbob on 22:34:20, 05/03/20
Have a great walk, hope you enjoy all of it.
Will you be posting regularly so we can keep up with you?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 22:47:59, 05/03/20
Hope it goes well sussamb
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:21:06, 06/03/20


Gan Canny Sussamb, we are in the Cheviots this weekend but we will be thinking of you

April, Squeaky + Beefy  O0


Likewise when I follow your fence line  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:21:46, 06/03/20
Have a great walk, hope you enjoy all of it.
Will you be posting regularly so we can keep up with you?


Will try to ... phone signal dependant  ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:23:27, 06/03/20
Good luck and try not to damage anymore paths with your head. ;)


I'll try not to, looks like there'll be some snow for the Lake District days so landing should be softer  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:23:48, 06/03/20
Hope it goes well sussamb


Thanks  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:24:28, 06/03/20
All the best    :)


Cheers, look after Sussex for me til I'm back  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 01:25:05, 06/03/20
Best wishes, stay upright


That's the plan  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 05:26:19, 06/03/20
Likewise when I follow your fence line  O0

Please stay upright when you are following it :D

I hope you have a great time, fingers crossed that the weather will behave.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 07:05:35, 06/03/20
Looking ok at the moment according to https://www.lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk/  :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Jac on 09:11:48, 06/03/20
Good luck and fingers crossed :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: pdstsp on 09:23:09, 06/03/20
Enjoy the walk sussamb.  I loved every minute.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 12:37:58, 06/03/20
At Ennerdale Bridge having lunch at Fox and Hounds, onto Gillerthwaite later where I'm staying. Nice and dry so far  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: pdstsp on 16:35:42, 06/03/20
Making good time there Sussamb. Hope the weather stays ok.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:48:54, 06/03/20
Good luck with your walk. Keep us posted whenever possible. :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 18:21:11, 06/03/20
Say hi to Kirkby Stephen for me as you go by. Look out for the parrots!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:36:43, 07/03/20
Now having pint at yha Rosthwaite.  Conditions pretty awful on top with low cloud, gusting winds and areas of snow. Route finding tricky  :)


That's further than last time though as Day 2 now over  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 13:51:50, 07/03/20
Now having pint at yha Rosthwaite.  Conditions pretty awful on top with low cloud, gusting winds and areas of snow. Route finding tricky  :)


That's further than last time though as Day 2 now over  O0
Sounds good!  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:58:31, 07/03/20
Yep, should be easier from here  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 15:45:56, 07/03/20
All the best on your trip. According to forecast we are in for a better week next week with temps hiting 20C.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:30:42, 07/03/20
Cheers Dave, hope it doesn't, that's a tad too warm.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 19:53:25, 07/03/20
Cheers Dave, hope it doesn't, that's a tad too warm.
According to the BBC forecast the weather looks a bit "Spine like" next week.I doubt if you will be doing much sunbathing.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 10:19:08, 08/03/20
That's better  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jimbob on 10:22:03, 08/03/20
According to the BBC forecast the weather looks a bit "Spine like" next week.I doubt if you will be doing much sunbathing.
But do take advantage if it does give you the opportunity. Watch out for those sheep sneezing, they rarely wash their hands.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 16:57:05, 08/03/20
Now having pint at yha Rosthwaite.  Conditions pretty awful on top with low cloud, gusting winds and areas of snow. Route finding tricky  :)


That's further than last time though as Day 2 now over  O0

Great news sussamb, I hope you are in Grasmere having a pint by now  :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:22:19, 08/03/20
Nope, but in Patterdale having one  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:00:26, 08/03/20
Well earned!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 07:39:21, 09/03/20
Nope, but in Patterdale having one  O0

I think I am either a day behind where I thought you were or you did Rosthwaite to Patterdale in one day. Or maybe I am just confused  ;D

A well earned pint as Richard says  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 11:00:36, 09/03/20
I think I am either a day behind where I thought you were or you did Rosthwaite to Patterdale in one day. Or maybe I am just confused  ;D

or he's not keeping us updated often enough.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:44:17, 09/03/20
I think I am either a day behind where I thought you were or you did Rosthwaite to Patterdale in one day. Or maybe I am just confused  ;D

A well earned pint as Richard says  O0


Yep, Rosthwaite to Patterdale in one day, now in Shap at end of Day 4, third down already  ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 17:12:11, 09/03/20
That is good going sussamb  O0

It looks a tad blowy and wet tomorrow in Shap, I hope it isn't too awful for you  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:44:43, 09/03/20
Latest forecast seems to suggest it'll be more overnight and clear by time I start but we'll see. I've got good waterproofs so not really fussed by rain  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 00:45:11, 10/03/20
Almost back in the land of wifi so here's a pic of the conditions above Loft Beck on Saturday, sorry it's sideways on  ;D


(https://i.postimg.cc/HVLF9mB8/IMG-20200307-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVLF9mB8)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 10:25:18, 10/03/20
Bet you are glad that you are going West to East at this time of year!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:37:27, 10/03/20
No more so than today  :)


Gusty and strong winds plus rain pretty much all day. Thankfully at my back most of the time  O0


Nice moorland walk to Kirkby although quite boggy in places with some farmers fields just a muddy quagmire, glad I had my sticks, in some fields if I'd taken skis I could have skied on the mud  ;D


Lovely day though  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 17:02:26, 10/03/20
No more so than today  :)


Gusty and strong winds plus rain pretty much all day. Thankfully at my back most of the time  O0


Nice moorland walk to Kirkby although quite boggy in places with some farmers fields just a muddy quagmire, glad I had my sticks, in some fields if I'd taken skis I could have skied on the mud  ;D


Lovely day though  O0
There are, or were, 2 outdoor shops in Kirkby Stephen for resupply.  For everything else there is a shop called Mic Macs - if they don't sell it, it probably doesn't exist.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 19:05:20, 10/03/20
Gusty and strong winds plus rain pretty much all day. Thankfully at my back most of the time  O0

You have chosen the right direction to walk the C2C  :)

The strong wind might be making you go faster  ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 19:41:04, 10/03/20
The strong wind might be making you go faster  ;)


 ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 20:50:33, 11/03/20
Very strong wind today over Nine Standards, and most of the time in my face or trying to knock me sideways, took me as long to do the 12 miles today as the 19 yesterday. Constant rain too, looking better for tomorrow thankfully  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 22:21:49, 11/03/20
You have had challenging weather to deal with. Thanks for the updates sussamb  O0

You deserve some better weather for the rest of the walk.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 22:36:22, 11/03/20
Very strong wind today over Nine Standards, and most of the time in my face or trying to knock me sideways, took me as long to do the 12 miles today as the 19 yesterday. Constant rain too, looking better for tomorrow thankfully  O0
Well I did say it was going to be "Spine like". ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 07:21:02, 12/03/20
You were right including the mud in places, and this morning it's snowed  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 07:36:56, 12/03/20
Downhill for a while now.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 07:57:15, 12/03/20
Sounds like you are having a great time sussamb.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 13:48:40, 12/03/20
Must be in Reeth by now...  O0
I'd love to do a crossing at this time of year - maybe one day...
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:50:32, 12/03/20
Certainly am, and a completely dry 'day"  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:52:21, 12/03/20
Sounds like you are having a great time sussamb.


Oh yes  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 13:52:48, 12/03/20
Downhill for a while now.


Yep  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 17:21:41, 12/03/20

Yep  O0
Just the nuns trod and up to Applegarth - flat till Ingleby then... have a pint for me  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:25:13, 12/03/20
I'll have a pint for us both  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 20:48:14, 12/03/20
I'll have a pint for us both  O0
Cheers and good health  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 22:14:03, 12/03/20
Cheers and good health  O0
You are getting into the area where Black Sheep becomes palatable.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 12:43:29, 13/03/20
Had quite a few of those  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 13:21:46, 13/03/20
Had quite a few of those  O0
Roast or boiled? ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:27:15, 13/03/20
Grilled  ;D


On a roll though, another dry day. Two long days coming up so hoping it stays that way  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:41:29, 13/03/20
Certainly am, and a completely dry 'day"  O0


What - no beer ?  :o
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:36:25, 13/03/20
 ;D  knew someone would say that  ::)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 18:51:59, 13/03/20
Good to hear it's going well.  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 19:25:20, 13/03/20
;D  knew someone would say that  ::)


I took the bait....
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 22:47:02, 13/03/20
Our local had it on tap - (it was dead up a mile for me and the dog) - the landlord was a director of Black Sheep Brewery... it was always a good pint. If it wasn't quite up to usual par he'd let you know. Sadly it's a restaurant these days... and not a particularly good one.

Some good pints on the c2c but sadly no good cider... that's in my garage lol
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 16:05:39, 14/03/20
According to forecast we are in for a better week next week with temps hiting 20C.
Sussam, I only said that to cheer you up ;) . No, don't know where I got that from, however it's proved slightly wrong ::) .Going well anyway. Where are you now Ing X yet?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:01:39, 14/03/20
Yep  ;) , at the Bluebell Inn, Lion Inn tomorrow. Not fussed about the temp, it's warm enough and more importantly dry  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 17:04:15, 14/03/20
I love that you've completely discarded place names sussamb and are now just staggering from one hostelry to the next.
Hope you are taking lots of pics to share when you get home.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jimbob on 17:52:08, 14/03/20
I love that you've completely discarded place names sussamb and are now just staggering from one hostelry to the next.
Hope you are taking lots of pics to share when you get home.
;D O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 18:27:20, 14/03/20
I love that you've completely discarded place names sussamb and are now just staggering from one hostelry to the next.



But quite a few of us probably know where he’s talking about  ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 18:28:23, 14/03/20
Going well sussamb  O0  Are there many other walkers around?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 18:42:37, 14/03/20

But quite a few of us probably know where he’s talking about  ;)
Absolutely, it just amused me.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 20:52:54, 14/03/20
Going well sussamb  O0  Are there many other walkers around?


Going very well but hardly anyone else about  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 21:01:38, 14/03/20
I love that you've completely discarded place names sussamb and are now just staggering from one hostelry to the next.
Hope you are taking lots of pics to share when you get home.


Well I was replying to Slogger and knew he'd know where I meant  ;D , but yes, now just pubs for the rest of the walk  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Dodgylegs on 22:59:17, 14/03/20
Having a quiet night and discovered your post.


Fantastic to see you have recovered from your earlier 'trip', hope everything is back to normal.


Know little about C2C, apart from friends who've cycled it and crossing over route at Keld.


Wondering if you have time to put your route details on here, no need to use pub names I'm no longer able to participate! Very sad, I know!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 06:51:47, 15/03/20
Yep, pretty much back to normal thanks though I seem to be more cautious going downhill  ;D


Not sure what you mean about route details, basically the standard coast to coast route.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Dodgylegs on 15:28:47, 15/03/20
Good to hear you're OK..... Must have got on the wrong track with your C2C walk, we've all done that!


Hope all the right bits are still moving in the right order!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:25:21, 15/03/20
Today's 19 miles over, 2 days left then it'll be back to the real world and shopping for loo roll  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:30:57, 15/03/20
Too late - there's none left!


Enjoy your last two days.  :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 18:55:33, 15/03/20
Make the most of the last couple of days sussamb, the real world is becoming less fun by the minute.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Marsden Moor on 19:14:58, 15/03/20
Yes Susamb when you finish do yourself a favour and head back to St Bees
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 19:26:49, 15/03/20
Today's 19 miles over, 2 days left then it'll be back to the real world and shopping for loo roll  ;D
Keep up to speed.Its salad cream,dog meat and breakfast cereal in my local Tesco.I presume the salad cream and dog meat is to go with the dry pasta.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 20:03:02, 15/03/20
Yes Susamb when you finish do yourself a favour and head back to St Bees


Now that's an idea  :)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 20:03:43, 15/03/20
Keep up to speed.Its salad cream,dog meat and breakfast cereal in my local Tesco.I presume the salad cream and dog meat is to go with the dry pasta.


That's ok then, don't need any of that  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 14:32:43, 16/03/20
Today's 19 miles over, 2 days left then it'll be back to the real world and shopping for loo roll  ;D
Youll be lucky... in two days time there'll not even be any kitchen roll left for you to saw in half!  ::) May have to resort to newspaper, though I bet you can still get Izal...
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: harland on 16:16:17, 16/03/20
I bet you can still get Izal...
Kitchen foil would be better than Izal!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 16:24:50, 16/03/20
Kitchen foil would be better than Izal!
I liked Izal - and Bronco.  Really economical, you could write on both sides, scratch your bum with it and if it was in short supply, you could wash it and reuse it.  Also very handy as tracing paper for school projects as I recall.   It made men of us - even the women!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:28:56, 16/03/20
Thought I'd clicked on the wrong thread then  ;D


Safely at Glaisdale, one to do. Been nursing a strained ankle for the last 3 days but it should hold out for another day, just have to be careful I place my right foot flat or on slope away from me  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: harland on 16:31:43, 16/03/20
So you had better not run down the hill in RHB.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 16:33:28, 16/03/20
Thought I'd clicked on the wrong thread then  ;D


Safely at Glaisdale, one to do. Been nursing a strained ankle for the last 3 days but it should hold out for another day, just have to be careful I place my right foot flat or on slope away from me  O0
We have to pass the time somehow between bulletins.  I won't even begin to tell you how you only ever needed one sheet at a time.  Glad you are nearly there.  There has to come a point where there is no uphill left.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:55:47, 16/03/20
So you had better not run down the hill in RHB.


No chance of that  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:56:30, 16/03/20
There has to come a point where there is no uphill left.


Looking forward to it now  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 17:53:50, 16/03/20
That went by quick  :o

Enjoy your last day sussamb  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:38:41, 16/03/20
Cheers  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 20:14:45, 16/03/20

Looking forward to it now  O0
Yes,that big climb out of Grosmont is very enjoyable.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 21:34:10, 16/03/20
Yes, looking forward to that one  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 22:47:05, 16/03/20
Enjoy the last day, though you probably won't be able to get a pint to celebrate with at the end.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 07:12:09, 17/03/20
Hadn't thought of that  :( , hopefully somewhere might be open
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 14:48:15, 17/03/20
That's it, all over, and I got my pint, RHB seems to be operating as normal with many enjoying a pint or two  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 14:50:41, 17/03/20
Well done sussamb  O0
You may want to consider walking back now and forgetting everything else that’s going on!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Ridge on 14:51:12, 17/03/20
Congratulations, and good to hear you got your well deserved pint.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: tonyk on 15:18:44, 17/03/20
Well done. Apparently its a new tradition to go for a swim in the sea after completing the walk. ;)
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: jimbob on 15:39:48, 17/03/20
Well done. Too much hospitality at the RHB could lead to a poorly bonce, and no help will be available from the helichopper rescue folks. Good to read that you got your walk finished.

What now down to Filey and the Yorkshire Wolds on your way home?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: ninthace on 16:29:34, 17/03/20
Well Done.  Now you have to stay there or walk home.  HMG advises against using public transport.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 16:41:35, 17/03/20
My train tickets are booked so I'll risk it, should have plenty of space around me  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slowcoach on 17:15:04, 17/03/20
Well done, you can’t keep a good’un down.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: richardh1905 on 17:21:16, 17/03/20
That's it, all over, and I got my pint, RHB seems to be operating as normal with many enjoying a pint or two  O0


Congratulations sussamb  O0


Now back to reality....
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Dovegirl on 17:36:00, 17/03/20
Well done sussamb     :)   
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: April on 18:05:57, 17/03/20
Congratulations sussamb and I am pleased you got your pint, well deserved  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 18:54:34, 17/03/20
Thanks all  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Jac on 09:48:35, 18/03/20
Well done. Glad it was without incident this time.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 11:46:20, 18/03/20
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Title: Re: C2C
Post by: rural roamer on 12:40:01, 18/03/20
Looking forward to the write up. Could you make it really long please as we haven’t got anything else to do?  ;D
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 23:20:27, 18/03/20
Well done. Glad it was without incident this time.
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Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Slogger on 15:19:01, 21/03/20
Well done and glad you got your pint before the pubs all shut up shop. Lots of other have cancelled their crossings, other trails as well, so your timing was bang on. Don't know if youve heard but the Summer Spine Races are cancelled along with many other ultra's etc.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: sussamb on 17:43:17, 21/03/20
Yeah I'd heard, shame but I guess had to be done.
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Dodgylegs on 19:02:56, 21/03/20
Izal!


Izal has left a great impression on so many!
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: lightweightmick on 23:46:20, 21/03/20
Kitchen foil would be better than Izal!
...and reusable  O0
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Jac on 09:55:12, 23/03/20

Izal has left a great impression on so many!

Wasn't there a brand called 'Bronco'
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: harland on 10:02:46, 23/03/20
Wasn't there a brand called 'Bronco'
Was this for people with a "serious" problem?
Title: Re: C2C
Post by: Jac on 12:40:54, 23/03/20
Was this for people with a "serious" problem?

Bronco - (spanish)  harsh, rough, coarse, rugged, hoarse, gravelly, wild (horse), fierce.
What a weird name to give toilet paper

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/174177084697?chn=ps

I wuz brung up proper - we had the posh interleaved version.

Had a golliwog like the picture too - loved him dearly.