Winter Walking on Haystacks

Well, I'm afraid there wasn't any snow on Haystacks last week but the ground was well frozen and there were superb icicles and some glorious sunshine.









Last time I was here was an equally sunny day - but at the end of August.

This time we parked at Honister Pass and walked through Dubbs Quarry. We could see a bank of cloud rolling in from the south over Helvellyn in the distance and were concerned it might cover everything. However we were lucky since it gradually dissipated leaving all the summits clear under blue sky.
After lunch on top of Haystacks we contoured round the slopes of Brandreth to return to Honister - one of my best walks this winter

Haystacks with KR Guided Walks on August Bank Holiday Saturday

Skye enjoying the view down Buttermere

The forecast was poor for last Saturday but I expected more than one for my Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks Guided Walk.  But wasn't I glad that Merritt turned up!   The weather exceeded all expectations and we had a glorious day. 



Merritt & Skye as we climbed Fleetwith Pike

 A slight shower as we went up Fleetwith Pike ridge and then sunshine with dappled shadows for the rest of the walk and superbly clear distant views. 

So don't assume that a Bank Holiday will mean we have large groups!  Why not give us a ring or email beforehand to check and tell us to expect you

Skye enjoying Innominate Tarn