Today was a ‘6 Wainwrights in a day’ kind of day. Lay and I had another opportunity to flee into the hills thanks to Aunty Clare and Uncle Tony offering to have Megan and William overnight. Plans to overnight camp were put aside as the kit faff didn’t seem worth the effort on this occasion …
Monthly archives: August 2020
Hard Knott and River Esk Wild Swim
Wainwright No. 148 – 1,803ft (550m) With the forecast set to be anther fine day, we returned to the Eskdale valley to tick off our next Wainwright, this time with Clare and Tony as our guides. Our decision to have an early start paid off as we grabbed one of the last few parking spots …
Helm Crag and Easdale Tarn
Wainwright No. 201 – 1,299ft (396m) After a crazy busy week at work I had worked enough hours to take a cheeky day off. After days of rain the sun was forecast to put in an appearance so we decided a family mountain day and wild swim was in order. Today’s target was Helm Crag, …
Black Fell
Wainwright No.212 – 1,056ft (322m) Today we enjoyed a walk up Black Fell with the Simmonds family. The day came about after a play date with Megan’s friend Phoebe during which Marie (Phoebe’s mum) revealed they were keen to get out walking in the hills and would welcome the opportunity to walk with friends. As …