Nuneaton Hill Walking and Mountaineering Club
A super weekend with superb weather, dry and sunny but cool enough for the snow to remain on top of the highest mountains. To stretch our legs after the drive up we did a 5.5 mile (8.9 km) walk to High Rigg (212m) from Legburthwaite on the Friday afternoon before returning to the bunkhouse. The bunk house is situated above the White horse Inn and at the foot of Blencathra which we climbed on the Saturday. Steve one of our members who moved to the Lakes 18 months ago came to join us for the day. The footpath leads straight onto the hills from the back of the bunkhouse and at Scales tarn we made the decision, although sharp edge was dry and snow free, to go left up the snowy path to the summit. Because of the fine bright weather we got fantastic views as we walked along the ridge before descending into the village of Threlkeld for some refreshment before our return. A lovely dinner at the The White Horse rounded off a great mountain day.
The circular from Ashness bridge to High Seat (608m) and over Bleaberry Fells filled our Sunday morning, again we were blessed with superb weather and got fantastic views over Derwent water and beyond before returning home.
