Simon Bertie Mat and I set off from Broughton Mills just after 7am. Expert navigation by Bertie saw us safely over the lower summits and across to Dow Crag. The very strong easterly wind came as a releif rather than an obstacle as the wonderful weather saw the tempratures soar. Going was really fast across the ridge to Coniston Old man, the veiws were spectacular. We reached the three shires stone in good time where Dick and support team were waiting with a feast. Onward across cold Pike and the crinlkles we were still going strong. On reaching Bowfell I was then in my element following all the best BGR lines across to Great end. We had planned to take the gulley route down and Simon and I had been down this route on my JNC last year. However that didnt help as we took the wrong gulley and ended up getting in amongst some very scary crags. Ten minutes were lost ensuring we got safely down, but we were soon facing the haul up Great Gable. Mat seemed to be struggling at this stage, but our pact to complete as a team of four was maintained. The run down to Honister was back on to the BGR lines and we were there in good time where more refreshments awaited. Mat had recovered and in fact was flying now as we set off across the ridge to the last summit Cat Bells. Then it was a road race back to Keswick and the welcome site of the Moot Hall. A total time of 9 hours and 9 minutes.

A wonderful day out on the hills. I can recommend it.