It’s always nice to play tourist on your doorstep, well I think it is. Mirehouse is a 17th-century house to the north of Keswick in Cumbria, at the foot of Dodd, near Bassenthwaite Lake and St Bega’s Church, on the A591 road. The house has limited visiting times, it is open for visitors from 1:30pm to 4:30pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays. Continue reading Mirehouse
My theory is when you have good weather you need to take advantage. We only had Bessyboot to do in the Borrowdale valley and is classified as a Southern Fell in the Wainwright books. It nestles in between the other surrounding fells already climbed. We had mentioned our plan to Gary, who said “mid week wander? I’m in”. Through the power of social media twitter, we had a newbie Derrick who came along to join us. Continue reading After work wander up Bessyboot
The weather in the Lake District is very variable. With a favourable forecast sunshine and showers. We decided to tick off a few of the central fells on my Wainwright obsession. Having looked at the map thought could do a 2 car linear walk to get them all! But being a tad more realistic decided to do Eagle and Sergeant Crag, Ullscarf and High Crag.
I had said that after my last walk, that would be it for Wainwright bagging till after I had completed the Brathay marathon. Ermm about that…. Continue reading The last NW fells
I was sat in the New Dungeon Ghyll having my beer reward after climbing Bowfell in the safety of wifi, when a Facebook message came through from Ray. “Are you two out tomorrow?” With tired legs, I asked Dave and we said yes but not an epic walk. Ray asked what northern fells have I still left to do, so with a screen shot sent of my remaining NW Fells it was decided to do Knott Rigg and Ard crags. Continue reading Another 3 ticked off with the master of the fells
Today I was supposed to be doing a half marathon. But due to illness and not feeling 100% decided to do the sensible thing and give it a miss. Continue reading A rainy walk up High Rigg
With a favourable forecast, sent messages out to friends to join us on a walk in the North western fells. Taking in Whiteside, Hopegill head, Grisedale Pike and Whiteless pike. Continue reading A walk in the North western fells with friends
My name is Gina and it’s been 80 days since I last bagged a Wainwright! Continue reading Boxing Day bimble
With a terrible forecast for the weekend, my first wild camp was cancelled again. I think personally it’s Mother Nature telling me to stick to hotels!! Having seen the sunset on the last couple of evening walks, I truly can’t wait to experience it from the top of a fell with a malt in hand. I did suggest to Gary that we camp on Binsey but he said no! A proper hill for your first camp, so fingers crossed for a good forecast soon. Continue reading Newlands horseshoe – Sept 8th 2013
So my Wainwright obsession continues!
Living in the lakes affords me the luxury to get out in the hills when the weather is good. As a friend said, there is something decadent about being out on the hills when everyone has gone home.
Continue reading Wednesday 4th Sept – More Wainwrights ticked off
