Dorian Thomas - 177186

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Details

Date : 04/12/2018

Duration : 3-5 hours

Style : Leader / Supervisor

Type : Quality Mountain Day (QMD)

Weather : Clear - sunny - good visibility

Wind : Moderate Wind

Camping Type :

Nights Camping :

Mountains : Blencathra

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Description

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Route – Blencathra via Sharp Edge and down via Halls Fell
Weather – Sunny with moderate winds and mist over the top
Learning Points/Skills Practices – Planned walk, led group, grade
1 scramble, security on steep ground, group management.
Group – 3
Camp style – N/A
The individual takes part in the planning and leadership -
Yes
Navigation skills are required away from marked paths – Marked
paths on map followed
Experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that
found in UK and Irish hills - Yes Lakes
Knowledge is increased and skills practised - see above
Attention is paid to safety – Provided safety advice throughout
the day.
The journey is five hours or more - Yes, 5:17
Adverse conditions may be encountered – Yes moderate winds
and greasy underfoot on Sharp Edge
Ascent of a substantial peak would normally be included in
the day – Yes,
Blencathra

Area : Northern Fells

The Northern Fells occupy a circular area about 10 miles in diameter. The centre is slightly lower, an area of upland grazing and marshland known as Skiddaw Forest. This name may be misleading since the only trees form the windbreak of Skiddaw House. This isolated building, was once a shepherd's bothy. It currently serves as a youth hostel. Skiddaw Forest stands at the head of the three major rivers of the Northern Fells. The Caldew, Dash Beck and the Glenderaterra. These streams divide the circular area into three distinct sections.

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Time Taken : 04:42:43 Distance : 9.27 km Ascent : 1049.5 m Descent : -1093.6 m Avg Speed : 2.72 kmph Moving Speed : 2.73 kmph
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