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. |
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The view
across to Skiddaw from Skelgill Bank. Derwentwater just visible |
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Looking
north to Swineside |
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The steep
section, with Derwentwater behind |
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Another
view northwards as height is gained, and Bass Lake can be seen in the
distance |
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Susan with
the Newlands Valley as a backdrop |
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Group photo
on the slope to Catbells. From here on the weather got worse |
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The final
leg of the ascent to the summit
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The view
to Causey Pike spoilt somewhat by a fellwalker
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The breeze
is stiffening and the rain clouds are approaching - Pam does a rain dance |
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Taken from
near the summit. Bass Lake (left), Derwentwater (right) and Skiddaw in
the distance |
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Looking
across Derwentwater to Blencathra
The Grange road at the foot of the fell |
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The Grange
road at the foot of the fell |
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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
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