For today we split into two groups. Alan, Cathy and Thomas circumvented the ‘Deepdale Round’ via ‘St Sunday Crag’ and ‘Fairfield’. The walk was 9.0 miles with some steep ascents of 1068 metres. In parts there was some serious scrambling, at this stage with outstretched limbs I pondered whether we were just a walking club!
It was a fantastic walk and a lovely sunny day, bringing us all such a great day. At times we had the whole mountainside to ourselves and much enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. Thomas was eager to record our great experiences with his photography and requested a passer–by to assist him addressing her as “me old duck”.
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The changing view over Ullswater as we gain height.
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“Me old duck” takes our picture at the top of St Sunday Crag.
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A view of Helvellyn and Striding Edge from the top of St Sunday Crag. But we can’t see our other party.
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The Deepdale Valley around which the walk is based.
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Looking back along the ridge to St Sunday Crag.
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Cathy and Thomas start to wonder if this is walking or rock climbing!
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A view across Deepdale.
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And ..... introducing the team.......Graham, Owen and Cathy......
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.....Geoff, Simon and Diane.....
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.....and in the red corner.....Alan, Steve and Thomas.
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