Walks

Crinkle Gill

An early drive down to Jon and Hannah's meant a full day walking with Jon today. Hannah's off to the YMCA National Assembly for the weekend so she's not been able to come out to play.

Here was the plan: an easy scramble up to Crinkle Crags, then a slow descent taking in "the best view in the Lakes".

Here is the actual: a late start, and topping out in cloud and mist.

The route up was along Crinkle Gill, a stream cut deep into the side of the mountain. Jon assured me it was "easier than Gordale Scar", but didn't mention it was about five times as long. I was exhausted by the time we stopped for lunch the top of the scar, but the view across Oxendale made up.

The rest of the day we walked in cloud. And as well as knocking my sense of direction, it confused my sense of time too; it was four o'clock when we reached the top of Great Knott; the planned extended walk via Pike of Bliscoe and Wrynose Fell would have to wait for another trip.