Wednesday 24th August - Half an hour late into Grasmere by bus we started up the path by Sourmilk Gill in drizzle. In waterproofs by the time we reached Easedale Tarn and in cloud by the time we got to the top of Blea Crag. A short stop for lunch and then as we resumed our walk along the ridge ......... as if by magic the steep cliff of Harrison Stickle appeared through the mist.
This is what makes it all worth while as soon the view down to Stickle Tarn and across to Pavey Ark and Harrisons was sharp and clear before us.
On up to the top of Sergeant Man for 2nd lunch and the opportunity to enjoy the view.
Gentle stroll to our highest point of High Raise before downhill all the way over Lining Crag and down to Stonethwaite. Even a shower as we descended was only a slight dampner though I am now sporting a colourful bruise having not followed my own advise on taking care on the wet stone steps beside Lining Crag!
Just got home in time to go over to Braithwaite and earn a chocolate bar by doning a pint of blood.
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