Strange old weather this Autumn. We've had some beautiful days but unpredictable with wonderful sunshine interspersed with wind and rain. Here are a few high lights some of which I will put on in more detail later.
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| from Catbells ridge across Derwentwater to Blencathra in the distance |
A glorious morning on Catbells with superb lighting for photos both down to Dewentwater and into the Newlands Valley
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| Across Newlands Valley to Ard Crags and Causey Pike |
One of the windiest days I've been out in - over 50mph on Ard Crags. Joan and Margaret were both bracing themselves against the wind and moments later Margaret's hat made off into the distance never to be seen again!
Another day of glorious skies! Walking from Portinscale a great 12 mile circuit took in Rowling End, Causey Pike, Scar Crags, Sail, Crag Hill and Wandope. A steep descent via Wandope's east ridge enabled us to return by Rigg Beck and back along by Newlands Beck. By the way this footpath is now open again after long awaited repairs following the 2009 floods.
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| from Walla Crag looking across Derwentwater to Maiden Moor |
Last weekend a tinge of autumn colour was in the trees but within a few days the beech trees in particular were becoming a glorious sight
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| from Catbells terrace - lavely colours but no sun |
