Please tell us what an "odd meal" consists of JK. Sweetmeats,gizzards, trotters? Please tell;)Quote:
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Please tell us what an "odd meal" consists of JK. Sweetmeats,gizzards, trotters? Please tell;)Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnK
7.97 miles, 2,400 feet, 2 hours 6 minutes: Loughrigg again. Constant light rain, painful in the wind, so top needed. Not many on the fell - understandable, given the forecast. Lots of blue arrows about, presumably for the Climbers Shop 60.
Rattle Gill Deli - opposite the Climbers Shop - highly recommended for provisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Travs
10.88 miles, 2,966 feet, 2 hours 41 minutes: Blue Hill Woods - Middle Grove - Kirkstone Inn - Red Screes - Roundhill Farm. Intermittent sun, cold wind, especially up high; no rain. Plenty about.
9.13 miles, 2,730 feet, 2 hours 30 minutes: the lesser paths on Loughrigg, mainly. Constant light drizzle, but vest "only" as too warm in a top. Lots about, most don't distance unless asked, and even some of them only move a few inches. How hard is it?
9.54 miles, 2,690 feet, 2 hours 45 minutes: Loughrigg paths again. Lovely sunny day, not too hot. Lots about, understandably.
I was above Langdale where I'd agree "not too hot".... But running down the enclosed Mickleden valley I'd say it was "too hot"!
It was certainly too hot down here. I'd intended to go out quite early but by the time I'd got my arse in gear it was nearly 12 before I started running and by the time I was 6 km in I was utterly drained! I gave up and went back to my car. I think I'll go into hibernation for the rest of the week, and wait for the rain to return.Quote:
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3.77 miles, 1,300 feet, 3 hours: Wansfell Pike - almost - a walk with a friend from Glasgow. Lots on the top, but only 1 other person on the Blue Hills Wood route. Warm/humid; lovely views.
9.87 miles, 2,740 feet, 2 hours 35 minutes: Loughrigg, mainly on the minor paths. Fairly extensive high clouds, so sun not strong; nice cool breeze, good views. Ground drying up nicely. Lots about.
9.78 miles, 2,894 feet, 2 hours 39 minutes: Loughrigg again. More sun today - glad I had suncream and T shirt on. Lots about.
It turns out that holding your breath when running (near people) has been used as a type of hypoxic training - not sure how beneficial it is - it certainly does not feel good.
Emil Zatopek used to do that, apparently. On one occasion I believe he took it to such an extreme that he passed out. Although I think all his training techniques were pretty extreme.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
It certainly feels like you are about to pass out, and I may have done so once. I had an unexplained fall on top of Fairfield - running up from Cofa Pike, I came across a couple heading towards me, held my breath, the next thing I was on the ground, scraping my shoulder on rocks. I don't remember tripping.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flem
Breath holding is followed by slowing down, rapid breathing, and a sense of light headedness - lasts 5 - 8 seconds, but feels longer - as I say, no fun.
Don't do it then!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
8 miles, 2,477 feet, 2 hours 11 minutes: Wansfell Ridge. Ended up knee deep in a bog that has until now been so reliable. Sunny, but some thin high cloud so not too strong; lovely cooling breeze, good views. Lots about.
Narrow path, no escape for me or them - breath holding seems a good way to reduce risk, despite the discomfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
This afternoon was the first run in the last three attempts which I've actually completed as planned. It helped that it was a lot cooler, but it also helped that I'd lowered my sights. And I didn't come across a single person! Bliss.
14.86 miles, 4,700 feet, 4 hours 30 minutes: Fairfield Horseshoe, plus Grisedale Tarn/Cofa Pike. Sunny, but cold wind up high - glad I had a long sleeved top. Super views; ground soft but mainly dry now. Lots about, as you would expect. Glad I started at 8.30am or so - first couple of hours I was almost by myself.
A very enjoyable walk through the woods and along the footpaths to the north of Reading with my brother and his wife. Very genteel. (The walk, that is. Not my brother and his wife.) A couple of pints at halfway, at a very nice pub with a large beer garden with lots of tables and plenty of space, table service, plenty of hand sanitiser, good attention to social distancing, an easy to use system for leaving your contact details, and very nice and friendly staff. The bill, though, brought tears to my eyes. Fortunately, I was able put on a convincing act of having left my wallet at home, leaving my brother to pick up the tab. So, a very enjoyable day! (Actually, for the record, the bill wasn't too bad, and I paid.)
11.78 miles, 3,386 feet, 3 hours 3 minutes: Low Sweden Bridge - Low/High Pike - Dove Crag - Scandale - Red Screes - Roundhill Farm. Passed Paul Tierney in Scandale - possibly doing the Hodgson Relay route? Perfect running weather - sun not too strong, cool breeze, ground soft but not wet, great views. Quite a few about on the main routes.
Two days, two walks with Mrs WP.
10 Miles yesterday and around 1000ft around Nulling Woods and Hoghton Tower.
11 miles today and around 600ft trying a few new paths on a loop through Brindle and Hoghton
Cracking weather and some great views.
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I remember discussing this a few months back, direct route up the valley to Fairfield, and remarking that i'd definitely seem it mentioned somewhere.
Today I was reading Wainwright On The Lakeland Mountain Passes.... and lo-and-behold, a chapter titled Hart Crag Col suggest a very direct (if pathless and steep) route from Rydal to Patterdale.
Although this is my favourite of his books (with the exception of the Pictorial Guides), there are some unusual choices for passes that he felt deserve a chapter...
Carlside Col
Goats Hause
Hart Crag Col
High Tove (not a pass but admittedly a quick way from Watendlath to Thirlmere)
Another book ordered! - to be more accurate, being hunted down.Quote:
Originally Posted by Travs
A lovely walk yesterday out to Glaslyn and Bugeilyn. 9 miles and only 900 feet in 2 1/2 hours. Stunning moorland scenery and the highlight being the views of Cadair Idris and the Arans from Foel Fadian.
Only saw 2 others who were skinny dipping in Glaslyn. Plenty of sheep and a few moorland birds but 4 Ravens stole the show!
Do you mean you were skinny dipping in Glaslyn as well?Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
:D
I'd be surprised if you have to pay full price for it. Always seems to be copies of the Wainwright hardback books around... charity shops, 2nd hand bookshops... especially in your part of the world. Probably in multiple shops in Sedbergh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
7.24 miles, 800 feet, 74 minutes: Skelwith - Drunken Duck loop - an evening run so lovely and cool - and quiet. Earlier I walked with my partner to Ivy Crag on Loughrigg - lovely grassy trods in the main; never seen anybody else there - lovely views, though not quite as good as from the top or Todd's Crag. 5.5 miles, 1,200 feet, 1 hour 52 minutes.
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Originally Posted by Travs
Under £4 for what is meant to be a well looked after book - from a site recommended by Fred's bookshop.
I wish. My skinny dipping days were over a long time ago!Quote:
Originally Posted by Flem
8.94 miles, 2,533 feet, 2 hours 19 minutes: Loughrigg minor trails via Fishgarths Woods both ways - such a lovely route. Mist above about 900 feet; no sun, but not cold, and no rain whilst I was out. Rocks slippery. Fewer about than on recent days.
Yesterday evening 4.75 miles for me and 705 feet of ascent, blasting my clockwise route over Whitber Hill from home. In 42:21 minutes which is a new personal best. A lung buster, fully fricking runnable all the way mostly on rubbly, and at times bouldery, cart track (aka the Pennine Way)
8.23 miles, 2,585 feet, 2 hours 23 minutes: Wansfell Ridge. Overcast, cool breeze, odd patch of light drizzle, waterproof top not needed. Not many about. I went up and down the Wansfell race descent - gosh it is steep - not as slippery as I expected - the grass is long and not many people use it so very little mud at the moment.
8.43 miles, 2,326 feet, 2 hours 15 minutes: Loughrigg trails. First cold day in ages - glad I had a long sleeved top on and waterproof trousers. Overcast, rained for the last 2 miles. Not many about. Slippery rocks, but not too bad otherwise.
8.37 miles, 2,720 feet, 2 hours 13 minutes: Wansfell Ridge. Sunny, but a cold wind. Managed with a vest, but only just. The walkers were all well rugged up. Quite a few about.
11.95 miles, 3,780 feet, 3 hours 17 minutes: Loughrigg - Silver Howe - Loughrigg. Sunny at times, strong cold wind, ground mainly dry. Lots about, but of course it is a Saturday, and the the forecast was good.
7.96 miles, 2,660 feet, 2 hours 22 minutes: Wansfell Ridge. What a lovely day - sunny, no wind, dry but soft terrain - definitely a vest day - may even have got some Vitamin D - UV index was up to 3. Lots about, but I was mainly on unfrequented trods.
2 x 9.5 mile countryside walks with Mrs WP this weekend.
Saturday was an 850ft/3 hour loop through Tockholes landing at the Rock Inn after around 7 miles for a fish & chip lunch.
Sunday was also 850ft/3:10 around the Yellow Hills and Hoghton Tower.
Great weather both days.
9.28 miles, 2,756 feet, 2 hours 33 minutes: Loughrigg trails. Misty, no wind, ever so light drizzle at times, waterproof not used. Much quieter than on the weekend.
9.7 miles, 2,900 feet, 2 hours 42 minutes: Loughrigg trails. What a perfect day - sunshine, but not too strong; a nice cool breeze; ground soft but not muddy; superb visibility. Lots about, as you would expect.
7.43 miles, 814 feet, 75 minutes: Drunken Duck loop. Drizzle throughout, but waterproof top soon came off as no wind and not that cold. Only saw about 15 people on the whole route.