Michael Flanders - 127963

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Details

Date : 15/07/2003

Duration : 5-8 hours

Style : Solo

Type : Quality Mountain Day (QMD)

Weather : Cloudy - Poor Visibility

Wind : Moderate Wind

Camping Type :

Nights Camping : 0

Mountains : Bakestall Long Side Skiddaw

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Description

Bassenthwaite to Skiddaw via Bakestall and Longside Ridge return. Solo walk. Strong winds and poor visibility

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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