The Lakes Day 1 on 8th April 2018
The first walking day and it was up to Skiddaw from Ravenstone and a long descent to Keswick.
The distance walked was 11.83 miles and the ascent was 812 m
Read MoreThe distance walked was 11.83 miles and the ascent was 812 m
The route we followed is in blue as recorded on my phone.
Bassenthwaite Lake from Ullock Pike where we stopped for our drinks break
John with Skiddaw behind. Unfortunately cloud is starting to build
After a stiff climb up the scree strewn path the summit plateau is reached
Suddenly feeling quite cold in the cloud we walk up to the summit
On Skiddaw
Lunch time and it feels much warmer here out of the cool breeze
Walking down Sale How towards Skiddaw House Hostel
No takers today
Back towards Keswick along the Cumbria Way
Keswick and Derwent Water