Friday, 3rd August 2007

 

Walk: Mungrisdale, Souther Fell, Scales Fell, Blencathra, Bowscale Fell, Mungrisdale
Start Point: Mungrisdale Community Hall Grid Ref: NY 363 302
Distance:  9 miles Ascent:  3,000 feet
Weather: A damp day with mist on the fells
Accompanied by:

Marie, Gill, Andrea and Shep, led by me

Comments: A mild day but the there was a drifting mist that gave glimpses of the views. A cold wind on the tops.

 

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Bowscale Fell and The Tongue from Souther Fell

 

Shep on Souther Fell

 

We can just see some climbers on Sharp Edge

 

Marie points out a place of interest - another use for trekking poles

 

The central fells and Thirlmere below heavy cloud cover

 

A short spell without mist, and a fine view of Sharp Edge

 

Getting ready to set off again

 

The Mell Fells catch a little sun

 

A last look at Sharp Edge

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