This is the second TR from Easter 19 see the first one here
http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=38361.msg545216;topicseen#msg545216The wind had been blustery most of the night and it had kept me awake for a while. It had died down by 4am. We had another sunny and warm day but hazy again.
Great End in the morning sun
We packed up, pleased we just had a normal wild camp weight again. We are usually only out for one night and not used to the weight of a multi day trip. We could save weight by not bringing wine but what would be the fun in that?
We traversed the slopes of Allen Crags to reach the Esk Hause path. Esk Pike was our first fell of the day.
Squeaky looking at Esk Pike
Close up of Scafell Pike
Great End from the way up Esk Pike
Beefy and Squeaky on Esk Pike summit
It was windy up here.
Bowfell and Crinkle Crags from Esk Pike
We were off to Bowfell next. At Ore Gap we had a search for some water, we had run out. We got some from the north side of the col.
Looking down at the climbers traverse from the top of Bowfell Buttress
We had our lunch here away from all the people, sitting in the sun and out of the wind.
Scafells from Bowfell summit
It was busy on Bowfell and I wish we'd got there before the rush hour. Some peeps were in a rush and were getting a bit close to me as I got onto the summit. I'm not sure what the panic was, the summit wasn't going to disappear if they had to wait an extra 20 seconds. I had to stop and move over a few times to let them overtake.
No other summit pics, too many peeps about. I really must try not to get so annoyed by other people
Walking by Great Slab
Across to the Scafells
Looking back at Bowfell
We were now going across the Crinkles. It was hard work in the heat with all the ups and downs and rough ground underfoot carrying wild camping gear.
Scafells from Crinkle Crags summit
Looking back at the Bad Step
Needless to say, we didn't come down it but took the western path down from the summit that avoids it.
Cold Pike from the bottom of the first Crinkle
The pollen had been very high over the weekend and we were both struggling with it and felt pretty grotty. Add to that the dust being blown from the dry paths into our eyes despite having our sunglasses on and our eyes were smarting and streaming. All three of us were tired and Cold Pike looked like a good place to find a pitch. We just didn't have the energy to go over Pike O'Blisco where we had planned to pitch. After a bit of a search we found a great spot out of the wind and it was pretty flat too.
The MSR near Cold Pike
Water was got from a nearby tarn that was surprisingly clear. We expected it to be brown
Crinkle Crags from our pitch
We had a rest and had our tea. We said we would make the next multi day trip a bit easier, it had been hard going over the Gables and Esk Pike to Crinkle Crags.
The sun going down behind Slight Side
It wasn't a weekend for good sunsets.
Pike O'Blisco
We went to sleep early, we were tired out! Day 3 was Pitch below Allen Crags - Esk Pike - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - near Cold Pike. 9.5km with 500m ascent.
For once I managed to get a photo of the sun coming up
The sun rising behind Pike O'Blisco
We were up and away by 8.10; first stop was Cold Pike summit.
Beefy and Squeaky on Cold Pike summit
It was another hazy day, not a great weekend for long distance views.
Toward the Coniston Fells from Cold Pike
Pike O'Blisco from Cold Pike
On the way down to Great Langdale
We wanted to catch the 11.05 bus. It would be a 4 hour and 20 minute journey home on 4 buses
Great Knott, Crinkle Crags and Bowfell
We chatted to a couple we know who get the bus to the Lake District in Carlisle. They were ascending as we were descending. They were doing Cold Pike and Crinkle Crags. It was nice to see them
A look back at the descent from Oxendale Beck
The Langdale Pikes from near Stool End
Lamb and Ma at Stool End
Crinkle Crags from the bus stop at ODG
Our bus arrived at 11.05 and we chatted to a Japanese tourist who wanted to go up Scafell Pike. He obviously loved the Lake District and he was really excited to be here
Day 4 was Pitch near Cold Pike - Red Tarn - Brownie Gill - Oxendale Beck - Stool End - ODG 6.5km with 50m ascent. We were shattered but we'd had a great 4 days, not the most miles we've ever walked but we'd struggled a bit over the rough ground. This is our first multi day trip for a while; we will get more practise in a fortnight on the bank holiday, some nice weather again if you please