Saturday, 5 June 2010

Another big hill

These boots were made for walking.....




We managed to cram in another quick trip to the Lakes this week. We're getting quite good at it; plan the walk(s), book a room, and throw stuff in the car. We can have our boots on and be walking by 11 am which at this time of year is easily enough time to get to almost 3000ft.

The conquest for this trip was Skiddaw, and her Little Man. Hmm, what can I say? The views from the top are fab - thankfully no low cloud - but the path up is hellish. It's quite tough initally and so boring. I like a route with a bit of variation; this was not my cup of tea at all. The best bit was the walk from Keswick which many people miss out on because they start from a car park further up. Whilst they may have fresher legs I'm not sure it's any compensation. Perhaps a different route next time will make me like this Mountain more.

Following a good breakfast at our B&B - Portland House - we decided on a less strenuous day involving a walk up Catbells and along the edge of Derwentwater. We should really have been more green and travelled to the start point by boat but the need to get off home afterwards mean't we had to drive over. Not a good enough excuse really. Great views from the top as the weather was kind again - a bit hot if truth be told!

Bit of a slog to the top. This is the view back down from (almost) the summit towards Little Man.

The view East from the summit of Skiddaw

And West

Heading up to Catbells

Keswick from the top of Catbells.