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Lingmell
23/10/2013
| Walk: |
Brackenclose, Lingmell Gill,
Goat Crags,
Lingmell, Goat Crags, Brackenclose |
| Start Point: |
Lay-by on Wasdale Head road |
Grid Ref: |
NY 180 076 |
| Distance: |
5.6 miles |
Ascent: |
2,560 feet |
| Max Altitude: |
2,672 feet |
Time: |
4 hours |
| Weather |
Mist, rain & hail |
| Comments: |
With the weather forecast to
improve in the afternoon we started walking at 11.30am.
As we walked beside Lingmell Gill the effects of the
recent rain were obvious - the water being very fast
flowing. At the crossing point we were unable to cross
over and decided to stay to the left of the gill as
described in Wainwright's book. On reaching Lingmell
Scars we decided on a change of plan and climbed the
flanks of Lingmell to reach the main path. The climb was
grassy most of the way but we did have to battle with
some heavy rain. We continued on the main path but with
mist and very strong wind it wasn't easy to find the
summit cairn - but we did! We managed to get some views
as the mist drifted around the surrounding fells.
Initially retracing our steps we eventually reached the
steep rocky section. The first part is now stepped but
there is still a section of steep scree path. At this
point the weather decided to throw some hail at us! So
much for an improving weather forecast!!! There was an
improvement in the weather as we completed the descent.
As we hadn't had a lunch stop we decided to drive to the
parking spot from where the 'Best View in England' was
taken. |
Scroll down to see photos of the walk
Lingmell Gill
Looking back to Wastwater . . .
before we continue our climb . . .
beside the beck . . .
but it won't be long before we need to cross the beck again
Wastwater with Illgill Head on the left and Middle Fell on the right
Eventually finding the summit cairn . . .
we need to record our achievement . . .
in unpleasant conditions
The path skirts the edge of the steep drop . . .
into Piers Gill - with Styhead Tarn in view
Looking back to the summit . . .
and across to Scafell Pike and Scafell
A last look back to the summit . . .
before continuing the descent . . .
as the sun makes an appearance - just after the hailstone!
The clouds clear to reveal Mickledore . . .
and our descent gives us views of Wastwater . . .
and Yewbarrow
A bright red fungus . . .
attracts our attention . . .
even its stalk is red
Nearly back . . .
it's time to check out our route down . . .
before we cross the bridge . . .
over Lingmell Beck
Lunch is taken from the iconic viewpoint
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