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Regions - Trip reports, destination advice, recommended routes, etc. => Lake District => Topic started by: April on 20:15:15, 24/03/20
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Day 2
Morning view of Helvellyn
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There was enough air movement to avoid too much condensation on the tent but I managed to knock over a pan of water that I'd just put on the stove (in the porch area) so we still ended up with a wet tent ;D
It spilled onto my sleeping bag and mat but no harm done really. A wet bottom isn't that bad when you have a lovely sunny day in the Lake District to look forward to.
Ready to leave, gear packed away
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Leave no trace.
On the way down to Scalehow Beck
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What a glorious day.
Scalehow Force
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Not that much water in it.
Descending to Sandwick
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Looking back to Low Birk Fell
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Entering Hallinhag Wood
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There are lots of ups and down in the wood and our still tired legs were complaining.
The view from Kailpot Crag
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We stopped for an early lunch in some trees well away from the path. A red squirrel darted from tree to tree above us but was too quick for us to get a photo.
Bonscale Pike as we rounded Hallin Fell
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We'd seen a handful of people and we all kept well away from each other.
Howtown below Bonscale Pike
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The last bit of the walk was uphill back to The Hause and the car. Lots of cars again, everyone was making the most of the nice weather while we all can.
Day 2 was Kilbert How - Scalehow Beck - Sandwick - Hallinhag Wood - Waternook - The Hause. 4 miles and 250m ascent. Back home after unpacking our gear it was still early so we went to Talkin Tarn and had a walk around the tarn, another 1.5 miles.
Just as well we made the most of it with the news from last night. Looks like it is Gelt Woods for the next three weeks. Assuming I am allowed to drive the ten minutes it takes to get there :-\
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Another grand round with clear pics and a good pitch, in the nick of time too. O0
Three weeks seems very optimistic but we'll see. Very much longer for us unfortunately.
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Great stuff Ape O0
I think I need a new chair ;D
I hope this virus doesn't spoil our trip in may :(
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Good that you managed to get a last wild camp in before the lockdown, April. I particularly like your shots from Place Fell to Helvellyn from Place Fell (day 1).
..and wasn't Sunday gorgeous?
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Great stuff again April. It's going to be hard for the next few weeks. :(
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Great Pics and Tr April. O0
Glad you managed a night out before the lockdown.
There are lots of interesting little bumps to explore on that side of Place Fell it's just a pity you didn't get a sunset because they can be really good from there.
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Another fine weekend. You picked another great set of views to share with us.
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2 great reports, looks lovely.
I guess that those pictures may have to keep us going for a while.
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Three weeks seems very optimistic but we'll see. Very much longer for us unfortunately.
I can't think beyond 3 weeks at the mo :'( If people would only do what the government are asking this thing will not last as long.
I hope this virus doesn't spoil our trip in may :(
Easter is going to be pants, I hope we can get away in May
..and wasn't Sunday gorgeous?
It was :)
It's going to be hard for the next few weeks. :(
Torture :(
Glad you managed a night out before the lockdown.
So are we. The weather will be fabulous while this lockdown is in place I bet :(
You picked another great set of views to share with us.
We were lucky to get a good weekend :)
I guess that those pictures may have to keep us going for a while.
I will try and be creative when I do the walk from my front door on Sat and Sun :D
I am going to plan walks and wild camps for when this is over to keep my spirits up :(
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Superb views O0
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More great photos & report April O0
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Lovely pictures on the two TRs April :) Photos from walks help to cheer us up in these difficult times
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Thanks pleb, sunnydale and Dovegirl O0
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Oh now that's what walking in the Lakes is supposed to look like.
Thanks for posting.
Glad to see beefy's looking less like a vagrant too now .... ;)
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Oh now that's what walking in the Lakes is supposed to look like.
You have been unlucky your last couple of trips. I hope this Covid business is over soon so we can get out before the summer is over :(
Glad to see beefy's looking less like a vagrant too now .... ;)
;D
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Glad to see beefy's looking less like a vagrant too now .... ;)
Oi... :(
You can go off people ya know ;D
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Has he shaved? I hadnt noticed!
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Has he shaved? I hadnt noticed!
I'm more interested in his latest vid with his magic camera :) Come on beefy lad get ya finger oot ???
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I'm more interested in his latest vid with his magic camera :) Come on beefy lad get ya finger oot ???
Perfection takes time ;D
Bog off pleb :D