by The English Alpinist » Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:58 pm
Thanks Trailsmasher, I'm glad I didn't start with Hartsop! The news on Kirkstone is different already. I was up there today, everything is now a snow zone! I got down it easily enough at 8 a.m the day after all the snowfall, but it was a bit nervy. I decided not to drive back up, and returned via Penrith instead (the Lake road is fine now). Keep an eye on the snow, it should be ok unless there's any more sudden big downfalls.
@ Chris - you're right, the Compeed was superb! I did my Helvellyn walk today, I wouldn't have thought possible with the raw wound back there. I'm amazed the patch stayed on, and I was using the same winter boots too.
@Dav - the main attraction of Seat Sandal is the interrupted view of all the Fells west. Maybe not worth bothering with if there's no visibility! Fairfield and companions is very satisfying, it's no dwarf but lots of pleasant walking.