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Glaramara Ridge

Glaramara Ridge


Postby davekermito » Tue Jan 09, 2018 12:25 am

Wainwrights included on this walk: Allen Crags, Glaramara

Hewitts included on this walk: Allen Crags, Glaramara

Date walked: 13/11/2017

Time taken: 6

Distance: 11.5 km

Ascent: 907m

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After a super day in the lesser known Helvellyn Range, it was time to get amongst my favourites again.

Simple walk, get up from Seatoller to Esk Hause and then walk back over Allen Crags and Glaramara. Despite some nervy icy climbs, it was a an absolute belter of a day. I'll let the photos do the talking!

*EDIT - PHOTOS ARE IN REVERSE ORDER - SORRY!*

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Last edited by davekermito on Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Glaramara Ridge

Postby dav2930 » Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:44 pm

Nice walk and nice pics (though in reverse order from your description of the route). The rock step coming down from summit of Glaramara is indeed tricky when icy. Was your original intention to go up Scafell Pike by any chance? (Would explain going as far as Esk Hause proper rather than just the x-walls shelter). :)
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Re: Glaramara Ridge

Postby davekermito » Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:26 pm

Well spotted about the photos in reverse order - you are spot on!

I wasn't going to go up to Scafell Pike - the walk up to Esk Hause proper was entirely accidental :lol: But it did give me a great view of the incredible crowd on Great Gable for the remembrance service.
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