Saturday, 19th January 2008

 

Walk: Pelter Bridge, Loughrigg Terrace, Loughrigg Fell, Fox Ghyll, Pelter Bridge
Start Point: Pelter Bridge Grid Ref: NY 365 059
Distance:  5 miles Ascent:  1,120 feet
Weather: A dry day with sunny spells and little wind
Accompanied by:

Joseph & Bethany

Comments: Joseph and Beth's first Wainwright walk. Walked along Loughrigg Terrace and checked out the caves. The children did very well on their first proper climb and enjoyed reaching the top. We investigated some of the meandering paths rather than taking the main route across the top. Descended by the stream down to Fox Ghyll. The stepping stones across the River Rothay were under a couple of feet of water - good job we didn't want to cross.

 

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Starting out on the 'Big Adventure' - climbing the first of the Wainwrights

 

Rydal Water

 

Nab Scar

 

The first of the caves we passed

 

The main cave - now considered too dangerous to enter

 

but the stepping stones are still there

 

Low Pike just comes into view

 

Stopping for a breather

 

Helm Crag and Steel Fell

 

Seat Sandal

 

Helm Crag ridge with Steel Fell behind

 

Wake up Beth!

 

Langdale Pikes

 

Lingmoor Fell

 

The two great rock climbers - one rock each!

 

We made it at last!

 

Making the most of it . . .

 

with some extra photos

 

We found a sheltered spot for lunch

 

Just completed our first 'steepish' descent

 

Now for some more walking

 

The footpath sign points across the River Rothay . . .

 

but the stepping stones are under about 2 feet of fast flowing water

 

The river is breaking its banks . . .

 

in a few places

 

The first snowdrops of the year

 

Heading for Pelter Bridge . . .

 

the water tumbles busily over the rocks

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