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Scafell Pike from Wasdale

19/4/2017

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Scafell Pike from Wasdale via Lingmell Col
Walkers on the Lingmell Col route, with Great Gable in the background
Our first visit of the year to Wasdale was every bit as memorable as expected. The drive over Wrynose and Hardknott being a challenge, but thankfully quiet. Reaching the apex of the crest of road into Wasdale brought Great Gable into view and this was 'the' moment. The Napes of Great Gable was shrouded in mist, but with the crags showing themselves and the mist merely adding mystery to this magnificent mountain panorama. I've been fortunate enough to see this view many times on my visits to Wasdale, and still it brings complete excitement and that 'kid in a candy shop' feeling. Words fail me on this one.
I was accompanied by a family of 5 from Brighton on their annual holiday to the Lake District. Wanting to take the worry and hassle out of their Scafell Pike day, they made a good choice and hired a guide (me) for the day.

We made good progress up the mountain and enjoyed better than expected views, as far as the coast, all the way up and from the summit. After a lunch break at the top, yes with a view too. We began the descent before cold took a hold, the mist soon rolled in and suddenly the worth of a guide became very clear. No navigational hassles and an enjoyable and safe descent for all. We stopped near Hollowstones to play around with the 'group shelter', showing how warm these things can keep us and how effective they are.

A little rain came in and the mist remained, but none of this mattered now, if anything it added to the experience and gave atmosphere to the day. We arrived back at Wasdale Head a little over 5 hours after leaving, so a good time.

Thanks to Vikki, Paul, and their 3 lads.

​Mark 


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Scafell Pike summit
Summit views from Scafell Pike
Scafell crag from Hollowstones
Remnants of snow in the gullies of Scafell
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Atmospheric day on Great Gable

13/4/2017

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Lingmell and Lingmell col area of the Scafell range
Lingmell on the right and Scafell Pike shrouded in mist on the left
Today we've been enjoying wonderfully atmospheric conditions on Great Gable.
Upon arrival at Styhead tarn we were greeted with wonderful views over to the Scafell range. Yes the tops were shrouded in cloud, but this only added to their majestic appearance, mystery, and sense of scale. From the deep gash of Piers Ghyll came the rumbling of waterfalls, wind whistled over the mountains, the scene could only be glorious Lakeland.

There were plenty of people out in the hills today, although the paths were far from crowded. We spotted a lone walker at Styhead, I quickly snapped his photo to give a sense of scale to the Scafell massif beyond.

For those walkers heading onto the summits today a map and compass are essential. Visibility in the mist was down to only 20 metres at times, meaning disorientation would be all too easy! We certainly required some careful navigation to descend Great Gable. For more about our day of Rock Scrambling see the mountain journeys blog here: www.mountain-journeys.co.uk/blog

Are you thinking of venturing into the UK mountains this summer and would like to improve navigation skills and increase confidence to go out on cloudy days? We have been providing mountain specific navigation courses here in the Lake District for many years now, check out what we offer here: Navigation courses

There will no doubt be many fine and sunny days in the mountains this summer. There will also be the occasional cloudy day, these can honestly be the very best. Don't let your navigation / map reading let you down, give us a call and we'll put a bespoke course together for you.

Happy hiking everyone

​Mark 

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Styhead tarn and the Scafell range, from Borrowdale
A lone walker above Styhead tarn
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