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Re: Blencathra via Doddick Fell

Nice photos. I've only been up the Doddick Fell ridge once, but I remember it being a very enjoyable route; I'd say one of the top three ridges on Blencathra. Must go up that way again some time! :)
by dav2930
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:13 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Blencathra via Doddick Fell
Replies: 4
Views: 146

Haystacks and Kirk Fell from Honister Hause

With KW. Parked at slate quarry car park, Honister Hause, got suited & booted then went into cafe for a coffee and vegan sausage roll (very nice), before setting off (10.15am) up the Drum Hause to Haystacks. Breezy and chilly but not too bad & with some brighter spells. Put on waterproofs at...
by dav2930
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:59 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Haystacks and Kirk Fell from Honister Hause
Replies: 0
Views: 2

Re: Alpaca surprise

Looked a lovely day with the bonus of seeing the alpacas, such good-natured creatures. :)
by dav2930
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:30 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Alpaca surprise
Replies: 2
Views: 488

Re: Glacier, Yellowstone and the Tetons

That looked a wonderful trip through some absolutely stunning landscapes, Tony. I'd love to visit that part of the world, especially the Grand Tetons. :clap:
by dav2930
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:32 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Glacier, Yellowstone and the Tetons
Replies: 4
Views: 278

Blencathra from Threlkeld

With KW. Parked at Threlkeld upper car park. Up beck-side track & over footbridge to other side of intake wall, rightwards beside this to Halls Fell. Up this to summit. Snow just a smattering at first but getting deeper higher up. Soft powder. Tricky on the rocky parts. Karl's left crampon came ...
by dav2930
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:17 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Blencathra from Threlkeld
Replies: 0
Views: 8

Re: Beinne Bhuidhe conditions

Don't know which route you intend to take, but if you go by the standard Glen Fyne route it's worth bearing in mind that the path beside the burn above Inverchorachan involves a short, exposed rock step that, IME, would be pretty difficult and risky in icy conditions. It's the sort of thing that cou...
by dav2930
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:49 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Beinne Bhuidhe conditions
Replies: 6
Views: 765

Re: Three classic Snowdonia scrambles in one day

Sounds like you're as bad as me when it comes to cafe stops on walks! Except last time I did the Snowdon Horseshoe the summit cafe was closed due to snow and high winds (in April!) - very disappointing :lol: . Great to have scrambled Crib Goch, Bristly Ridge and Tryfan North Ridge in the same day, a...
by dav2930
Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:27 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Three classic Snowdonia scrambles in one day
Replies: 4
Views: 1785

Head of Mardale skyline via Riggindale Ridge

With KW. Went into Haweswater Hotel for a coffee first (disappointing). Got parked near car park at head of Mardale. Weather mild and pleasant though breezy. Light cloud with occasion patches of sunshine. Usual route around head of resevoir to foot of ridge then up this to High Street. Took variatio...
by dav2930
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:10 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Head of Mardale skyline via Riggindale Ridge
Replies: 0
Views: 9

Coledale Horseshoe (minus Hopegill Head).

With KW. Parked at the Orthodox chapel in Braithwaite. A very windy day, extremely violent gusts going up NE ridge of GP, abating slightly on summit and further on descent towards Hobcarton Crag. Went over this top but decided to by-pass Hopegill Head and make straight for Coledale Hause, in view of...
by dav2930
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:55 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Coledale Horseshoe (minus Hopegill Head).
Replies: 0
Views: 8

Helvellyn Dodds from Dowthwaite Head

With KW. From Dowthwaite Head car park. To col between Sheffield Pike and Stybarrow Dodd via Glencoyne Head traverse path. Some patchy snow but soft & minimal. Up ridge of Stybarrow then on to Watson's & Great Dodd. Lunch in shelter on latter. Down off GD the usual way. Dry, light cloud, som...
by dav2930
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:20 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Helvellyn Dodds from Dowthwaite Head
Replies: 0
Views: 8

Whernside & Ingleborough

With KW. Train from Langwathby to Ribble Head (£9.30 return with Dales Card). Dales way past Blea Moor signal box, along Whernside ridge, down to Chapel-le-Dale, up Ingleborough, lunch on top, back to Ribble Head via Park Fell. Station Inn by 5.10pm. Weather overcast & dismal, slightly damp in m...
by dav2930
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:59 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Whernside & Ingleborough
Replies: 0
Views: 8

Re: Training walk: South Downs

Makes a nice change to see some photos of the South Downs; probably some of the most substantial hills in SE England?
by dav2930
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:07 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Outside Scotland
Topic: Training walk: South Downs
Replies: 2
Views: 622

Re: Hart Fell Ridges Horseshoe near Moffat

A beautiful day for a fine round; surely one of the best circuits in the Southern Uplands. Great report & photos.
by dav2930
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:57 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Hart Fell Ridges Horseshoe near Moffat
Replies: 6
Views: 866

Re: Creag Meagaidh

I have to agree with Fiona Reid about micro-spikes. They're useful for icy paths but, as I've found on numerous occasions, completely inadequate on steep snow. In proper winter conditions in the mountains, there's really no substitute for crampons, ice axe and the ability to use them safely.
by dav2930
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:08 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Creag Meagaidh
Replies: 11
Views: 809

Re: Spectres and snowbows - above the cloud on Bynack More

Looked a great day out in fantastic winter conditions :clap:
l've yet to bag BM & your photos have convinced me that winter is the time to do it!
by dav2930
Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:55 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Spectres and snowbows - above the cloud on Bynack More
Replies: 14
Views: 1794
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