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The Corridor Route to Scafell Pike

18/7/2015

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Styhead-corridor-route
Today we welcomed back sisters Amy & Nikky. Last summer they attempted Scafell Pike from Langdale, but alas a pair of boots fell apart not long after leaving the valley and it was decided to abort the summit attempt at that point.

So this was unfinished business, determination levels were high and fundraising has been done to the tune of over £1000

This time we began at Seathwaite in Borrowdale. Following the Corridor route after Styhead Tarn, we made a slight short cut up to the col between Broad Crag and Scafell Pike, this bought us a little more time.

We arrived on a cloudy Scafell Pike summit around 3 hours after setting off, so pretty good going considering the strong headwinds we'd been having to deal with.
After a bite to eat and photo stop, we set off for Esk Hause and our return path to Seathwaite.

The rain stayed away for almost all of the day, just catching us for the final 20 minutes or so, quite a result as we'd been expecting rain from around lunchtime.

Views were also far better than expected, with clouds added to the sense of drama and occasionally breaking to allow breathtaking views, albeit short lived at times.

Don joined us today and of course loved every minute. So much to do and see for a sheep dog. Now he's flat out shattered and sleeping, ready for another day in his office tomorrow (Lingmoor).

Mark


Easdale from the Corridor route
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Ham Street challenge

10/7/2015

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Guided walking Scafell Pike
Well this is a challenge with a difference! Let's hike up the mighty Ben Nevis, cycle to Loch Lomond, swim across its chilly waters before continuing the cycle to Carlisle. Quick rest before more cycle, this time to Wasdale and the hike over Scafell Pike and down to Langdale!

If that's not enough, why not carry on with a morning swim across Windermere followed by a cycle to North Wales and a hike up Snowdon.
Bit more rest before much cycling back down south.

Absolute respect to you all, a sterling effort by all with massive determination shown by all.

Me, Kate, and Don are clearly the lightweights on this one, all we had to do was hike over Scafell Pike from Wasdale to Langdale.

During the walk we enjoyed mixed conditions, with some early sun, then cloud and think mist. Thankfully the rain held off until we were on the descent into Langdale. Yes this did get us soaked, but by that time who cares, it's the home straight and there's a pub in view.

Huge thanks to you all and in particular Andy and Al, and of course Kate for her expert guiding.

Mark


Scafell Pike walk
Esk Hause with Ham street challenge
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