There's a steep section about half way down that's a little grim if wet. However, it can be avoided by using the two grassy knolls off right which can be seen from the ridge. Other very short sections can be avoided by going round the sides.
Did my last big day yesterday. I did all of 3 and intended to do all of 4 as well. Fresh snow covered the tops. All was going well until the heavens opened up over Pillar. By the time I got to Beckhead I was soaked through and getting colder by the second. So I beat a hasty retreat and legged it back to Honister where, after a call from Beckhead, my wife was waiting in a warm car. Still a great 9 1/2 hours on the fell.
All systems go at 19:30 on June 3rd....Off for 3 weeks in France tomorrow. Life is tough.
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