Sale Fell and Ling Fell 14.8.17

With mixed weather forecast for today it seemed like a good idea to ‘bag’ some easier fells . . . in fact we decided to walk Sale Fell and Ling Fell as they’re close to each other but independent so … Continued

Wansfell and Wansfell Pike from Troutbeck 16.8.17

A wonderful walk with views of Windermere, Ambleside and surrounding fells.  Our route was much quieter than if we had walked from Ambleside! WAINWRIGHT BOOK: The Far Eastern Fells Book 2 DIFFICULTY: 2        WALK LENGTH: 4.9 miles (3hrs 16mins). DATE … Continued

15.8.17 – Dale Head – Hindscarth – Robinson from Honister Pass, linear route

A linear walk planned for today starting at Honister Slate Mine climbing the three summits of Dale Head, Hindscarth and Robinson, ending in Buttermere returning to Honister by bus following a route I saw on Roger and Ann Hiley’s great … Continued

Causey Pike – Scar Crags – Sail – Eel Crag (Crag Hill) 12.8.17

A longer walk than expected but well worth it! From Stoneycroft up Causey Pike via Rowling End then following the ridge route to Scar Crags; Sail and Eel Crag (Crag Hill) before returning via Force Crag Mine and the mine … Continued

St Ives, Houghton and the Hemingfords

I decided that today I am actually going to start investigating the local area since I’ve lived in Cambridgeshire for a number of years but haven’t done much walking here I’m finally going to address this.  What’s deterred me is … Continued