18.25 miles, 6,583 feet, 7 hours 28 minutes: The Hodgson '4'. Sunshine and clouds; Fairfield was in cloud/mist, the other tops I went to were cloud free. A few minutes of drizzle; the wind from the south west was strong at times, and cold. Terrain dry/damp/wet; the rocks of course were slippery if wet. Not many walkers about. I saw half a dozen runners in the valleys, and one on the fells.

I really enjoyed this - it is a great route. As usual when out I took no food nor water, but did not need them - it would have been very different if it was hot.

The descents from Cofa Pike and from the Beacon needed care, but they need care even when conditions are excellent.