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Week in Keswick, Lake District

Posted on the July 3rd, 2009 under Outside, Photos, Run, Social/Event, Walk by Sam

First real holiday of the year. I recently spent a week in the Lake District, Keswick to be exact. A huge thanks to Kate for organising the accommodation and to the wonderful chefs that provided delicious meals each evening!

My knowledge of the Lakes before this week had been somewhat lacking. I did a number of walks there some 10 years ago whilst in Uni, but apart from trips to Langdale during the last few years I really hadn’t a clue on geography, notable peaks or valleys. I’m pleased to say that I’ve been vastly educated somewhat over the week long stay.

Diary for the week…

Monday: Blencathra from Halls Fell, then on to Bowscale Fell (Fiona)

Tuesday: Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag, Haystacks from Buttermere (Fiona). Thanks to Rebecca for the lift back!

Wednesday: Run (Ade) from Keswick – Walla Crag (7 miles). Walking in Wythop Woods (Andrew), 6 miles.

Thursday: Sam’s big run (see next post).

Friday: Linear walk… Rowling End, Causey Pike, Sail, Crag Hill, Grasmoor, Wandope, Whiteless Pike (Fiona).

Saturday: Helvellyn via Striding Edge, from Glenridding, return via Swirral Edge, Catstye Cam, Brown Cove.

Sadly I began the week with two flat camera batteries, hence no pics. But Ade has kindly sent me these – click the image below for more.