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01-08-2018 - Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag with Alison, Joe, Ana and Jack. |
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We planned to do the Fairfield Horseshoe today to get everybody eight Wainwrights but the weather forecast indicated a high chance of rain so we thought this lower level walk offering 4 Wainwrights might be a better option. I was only here about a month ago so at least I was able to remember the route, more or less. From about half way round we had a lot of rain and by the time we arrived back at the car at Town End Farm we were all well soaked again but incredibly cheerful. Everybody felt a real sense of satisfaction and achievement. Ana and Jack have now completed 22 Wainwrights - fantastic!! |
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Coming up Steel Fell
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On the rocks
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A cairn comes into view
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Eastern summit of Steel Fell
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The western, and higher summit cairn
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The summit again
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And again
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All together
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On the path to Calf Crag
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Looking into the glaciated Greenburn Valley
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One of the tarns along the path to Calf Crag
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On Calf Crag with Ullscarf beyond
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And the rest of the team coming up behind
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Another Wainwright
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Towards Helm Crag in the murky, middle distance
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Along the path to Gibson Knott in the rain
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Gibson Knott summit with Calf Crag behind
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Getting wetter
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Gibson Knott summit
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Steel Fell from Gibson Knott
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Heading for Helm Crag
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A glimpse of Easedale Tarn
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'The Howitzer' at Helm Crag's summit
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And again
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Towards Dunmail Raise
