Catbells
1484 feet
Date 10/02/2002
Walks done by: Pam, Susan, Jed, Tony and members of the O7-637 club
Weather: Dry to start - heavy piercing rain later. Very windy and coldl
Distance 5 miles.
Started at: Hawes End
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The scene at
the car park, dry but cold. |
The view
across to Skiddaw from Skelgill Bank. Derwentwater just
visible |
Looking north
to Swineside |
The steep
section, with Derwentwater behind |
Another view
northwards as height is gained, and Bass Lake can be seen in the
distance |
Susan with the
Newlands Valley as a backdrop |
Group photo on
the slope to Catbells. From here on the weather got
worse |
The final leg
of the ascent to the summit
|
The view to
Causey Pike spoilt somewhat by a fellwalker
|
The breeze is
stiffening and the rain clouds are approaching - Pam does a rain
dance |
Taken from
near the summit. Bass Lake (left), Derwentwater (right) and Skiddaw in the
distance |
Looking across Derwentwater to Blencathra
|
The Grange
road at the foot of the fell |
It threw it
down after we reached Catbell and Maiden Moor was as far as we got. The
above photo shows us taking shelter as we wait for our lift
|