Thursday, 16 October 2014

Helm Crag from Grasmere

DateThursday, 16th October 2014
SummitsHelm Crag
StartGrasmere Village (NY338077)
RouteAscent between White Crag & High Raven Crag.  Return via Bracken Hause and Easedale.
CompanyTim, Rachel, Jo, Andrew
WeatherCloudy but dry and still.  Warm (for October).
NotesWe failed to locate the trig point when at the summit, but have subsequently discovered it isn't mounted on a traditional pillar.

Agree with Wainwright that the main route is by far the best.

Saturday, 11 October 2014

Pike o' Blisco from Wrynose Pass

DateSaturday, 11th October 2014
SummitsPike o' Blisco
StartWrynose Pass (NY275027)
RouteRed tarn, Pike o' Blisco, returning via the same route.
CompanyTim, Rachel, Jo, Andrew, Robin, Al, Sam
WeatherCloudy. Heavy rain for 30 minutes but the sun cam out on the top :-)
NotesWe saw many of the 300+ fell runners doing the Ambleside AC Langdale 2014 race.