High Spy, Low Scawdel (Sy), Nitting Hawes (Sy), High Crags (Sy), Castle Crag
From Rosthwaite up through the quarries to
High Spy summit which wasn't a pleasant place to be in the wind and rain and we were happy to be heading towards Low Scawdel and down out of the wind.
Low Scawdel summit was below the cloud base and enjoyed some views of Derwent Water and back up into Borrowdale.
On to
Nitting Hawes which provided enough shelter from the wind for an early lunch before climbing back to the ridge after remarking how long it has been since we were out in conditions like these - another aspect of being spoiled in retirement!
On down the ridge and round the summit of Maiden Moor before turning for High Crags. A bit beyond the path the fell came into view and an "old friend" it turned out to be. I guess marshalling on the
Teenager With Altitude and the
Anniversary Waltz fell races I have walked up to and along the main ridge towards High Spy plenty of times and on many occasions have wondered about the hill off the ridge looking down Newlands Valley. It always seemed a fair way off the ridge (which it is), a fair bit below the ridge (which it is) and fairly isolated (which it is) but
High Crags is well worth visiting for the views.
Back to the Catbells ridge and down to Grange for a coffee before heading back up the valley and over
Castle Crag for a final look at Borrowdale before descending to the FRCC hut in Rosthwaite.
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Setting Out |
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That Sort of Day |
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Catbells |
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Newlands Valley |
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Grange Church |
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From Castle Crags |
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From Castle Crags |
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From Castle Crags as the clouds are lifting |