Andy Heald - 102692

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Date : 04/07/2021

Duration : 5-8 hours

Style : Equals

Type : Quality Mountain Day (QMD)

Weather : Showers - Mixed/Poor Visibility

Wind : Moderate Wind

Camping Type : N/A

Nights Camping : 0

Mountains : Blencathra Souther Fell

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Description

M & I met Peter Taylor & 9yr old Calum near Scales. Took the Sharp Edge approach but diverted to not-so-mighty Souther Fell, my final Wainwright. Then back to Sharp Edge where we took an IML approach to young Calum's security, equipping him & Peter with a waist sling & Peter ready with rope uncoiled in his sack. However, the Edge was dry & Calum led most of the way. Almost as soon as we were off it, heavy rain began and the descent of Hallsfell Ridge was quite slippery.

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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