Quote Originally Posted by DazTheSlug View Post
I'm in a roughly similar boat, but may not start recceing seriously til next year

re Legs 3 & 4 - I had a vague idea to recce it in 2 (long!) weekends by:

1)staying at the top of the Langdale valley, strolling up to the pikes while I digest my porridge, then doing an out-and-back to Dunmail one day, and an out-and-back to Scafell Pike another day

2) staying at Wasdale and doing Scafell-LordsRake-FoxesTarn-BroadStand-ScafellPike one day, and Leg
4 another day

does this sound like a good/bad idea?
Daz
Try going up Friday night put the tent up in Langdale and drive round to Keswick early Sat morning. Do legs 1+2+ leg 3 to Bowfell and drop back down to tent. Set off early morning and return to Bowfell to the end.
much more logical and will give you more a feel for the whole route.