In stark contrast to my walk earlier in the week, it was pay back time today. The weather forecast was good so I drove up to Grasmere for a walk. Initially the weather was overcast as I walked up Easedale to the tarn - very quiet apart from the jets! Once I had passed the tarn the wind picked up and was very cold, but at least I was dry. On my way up to Sergeant Man I passed by Pavey Ark and Stickle Tarn. I wouldn't have fancied Jack's Rake today - too windy. Then the sleet and hailstorms started and it was like needles poking in the face, so I covered up - but my nose took a right pounding. Once I was past Sergeant Man I made my way up to High Raise and it was really blowing hard with a bit of snow thrown in. Thankfully it stopped long enough for a picture of the summit, but taking a picture was a bit hit and miss today - mostly mist. I didn't hang around the summit and made my way down Greenup Edge and then across to Calf Crag and along the ridge to Helm Crag, then back down to Grasmere.
I was passed by a couple of fell runners today, and someone told me they run downhill on their toes - they call it Point Running. I walk on the balls of my feet, but I only call it walking!