Thanks for the comments.
Out of interest, why do people prefer the Anti-clockwise option? I can't really say I had a preference as going up meant having that wall to the left of me a long part of the journey which also means lack of views (on the plus side though it's a good shelter from the wind/rain/snow).
My views on the way down were a bit on the hazy side when I did it, sadly but at the bottom, it's a lovely walk through Rydal Estate back to Ambleside just to unwind your legs after the Nab Scar descent and steps.
It's a good walk in any direction