Carlisle & District Rambling & Fellwalking Club
Walk & Event Reports
Sunday 19th June 2016
B Walk
Bannerdale Crags
8 Miles Grade 2
Leader: Geoff Entwistle
Report by
Geoff Entwistle
Photos by
Chris Loftus & Ian Rowley
Having heard the weather forecast of rain after 3 pm, five members went to Mungrisdale village, from where we followed what was left of a track beside the River Glenderamackin after Storm Desmond, initially involving some deviations and fording and leaving us marvelling at the forces of nature. Eventually the path improved and gently ascended the valley between Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell, curved round White Horse Bent and then continued below Blencathra, the good views of Sharp Edge unfortunately being obscured by mist. After finding a sheltered spot for lunch at the col at the head of the valley we turned east to make the short ascent to the viewpoint on Bannerdale Crags, the expansive view was again obscured by mist, but we did get glimpses of views shortly afterwards. Heading north we skirted the crags, eventually picking up an old drove road, which took us South of The Tongue and back to Mungrisdale. We then visited the Mill Inn for refreshments in the garden, finishing at 3 pm just as it started to rain. An enjoyable walk in spite of the mist on the tops.
Geoff
Sunday 19th June 2016
A Walk
High Streets
8 Miles Grade 1
Leader: Pete Bowyer
Report by
Pete Bowyer
Photos by
Pete Bowyer
I was pleasantly surprised that 10 intrepid ramblers signed up to my A walk, despite distinctly unpromising weather prospects. However, by the time we reached the end of Haweswater, and with the threat of heavy rain sweeping in early in the afternoon, we decided to miss out Gatesgarth and Harter Fell and head straight up to Nan Bield Pass instead. After about 20 minutes, the lake duly disappeared in swirling cloud and mist, so we had no views to speak of (except of each other) for the next 4 hours. Undaunted, we made our way up and over Mardale Ill Bell (anyone know what the “ill” bit in the middle is all about?), then on to a rather breezy lunch-stop on Racecourse Hill, High Street. Some were surprised to learn that the Romans had been there before us. We then navigated our way carefully N above the steep drop into Riggindale, then round to Kidsty PIke. With still only fine rain to contend with, we dropped off the end of the ridge and were finally rewarded with views of the lake, covering the drowned village of Mardale. One of those walks where you have to work quite hard to enjoy yourself, but the heavy afternoon rain never did materialize and the Haweswater Hotel offered all its usual Art Deco comforts, including a roaring fire, so we did just that!
Pete
