Saturday 15 June 2013

Lake District - Scales Tarn and Blencathra

Last weekend was the Glossopdale guys attempt on the Bob Graham round. In between support duties I had a few hours spare so taking full advantage of the glorious weather I headed up to Scales Tarn and Blencathra with Lins. Here's a few photos from our run:

the path up from Scales

still on the way up

Scales Tarn with Sharp Edge above

even higher...our descent path visible on the ridge to the right





high up above Scales Tarn

almost at the top....Sharp Edge dropping off to the right

survey stone marking the summit of Blencathra, technically Hallsfell Top at 868m

me at the summit



looking down from Blencathra

one of the many fabulous views from high up

We ran a leisurely 7km in about 1hr15m, with 654m ascent. The cloud cover that came as we got to the top was most welcome, taking the sting out of the sun and the slight breeze cooled us nicely. On the way down we were bombarded with flies....hundreds of the little blighters which meant I had to run with sunglasses on and mouth firmly closed! 

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