12.11 miles, 3,470 feet, 3 hours 43 minutes: Fairfield Horseshoe clockwise from Rothay Bridge, taking the 2nd, 3rd and 4th trods to the left on the ascent, staying on the right side of the wall for most of the descent, and going down the rock step. Sunshine and thin high clouds, no precipitation, a strong very cold wind from the north east. Terrain mainly dry with good grip. Drainage lines frozen even in the valley floor. Snow/ice above 2,700 feet - it was about 5 cm deep on the top. Lots of walkers ascending from Rydal; 1 fellow runner seen.

I don't usually take the third trod to the left when ascending, but today it meant I was less wind exposed.

Lots of kit on today - double gloves, double tights, a buff, all over waterproofs - it was cold in that wind.