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Think I am in, accompanied Ms D around the Ring of Steall last week.
Only supposed to be 4/5mph on Wednesday so hopefully should be ok.
@postierich you've got a great real name for this thread. Ronnie Corbett and Alfred Wainwright agree
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Probably one of the most photographed Cairngorm vistas for yesterday's lunch spot.
Likes ^ 😎
I think it was the Beinn Alligin ridge where you have to go thru a little cave, we had to clear the snow from the entrance to get into it (might be wrong ridge, it was a long time ago, I've got a pic somewhere).
Bowscale Fell, Bannerdale Crag, Mungrisdale Common (**** me what a waste of time) and Souther Fell all ticked off the Wainwright's list. Mega day out, only saw a handful of folks and even though they're not the highest, the views were amazing.
@Tom-B - totally agree about Mungrisdale common, simple bookfiller, unfortunately there's a lot of them. The fells on the edge of the district have great views,
What are people wearing on their feet for summer days on the bigger mountains? My summer boots need replaced so was looking around for end of season deals. I see people with mudclaw type sole lightweight boots but wondered about amount of support given.
@whitestone yeah I thought that the views were amazing yesterday. Always nice to get different panoramas, and I'm finding that the more Wainwright's I tick, the more I appreciate the different views, looking back on hills that we've climbed from different perspectives etc
@lotto all depends on what you're doing/terrain etc. I've done multi day hikes in dry weather abroad on good paths and been fine in my Salomon Ultras trainers...If I'm carrying a bigger pack then I do prefer bigger boots though. UK stuff I sometimes use my Ultras in the summer if it's been dry for ages and were not going anywhere too boggy. Even in the height of summer in the UK it's fairly common to end up in boggy terrain, which means more often than not 'proper' boots and gaiters for me. Although my year round 'proper' boots currently are Salomon Ultra Mids....which are a kind of hybrid traditional hiking boot/trail running shoe. More companies seem to be offering this type of thing nowadays.
What are people wearing on their feet for summer days on the bigger mountains?
I haven't used boots in summer for about 20 years. Fell shoes are lighter and more comfortable. I don't think boots really provide much support, they will keep you drier longer and give some ankle protection if that's important to you though.
What are people wearing on their feet for summer days on the bigger mountains?
Inov8 Rocklite 325 (none lined fell mid shoe)
Inov8 Roclite G 345 GTX (goretex lined fell mid shoe)
Scarpa marmolada trek (trad walking boot)
There's pros and con of walking boot vs mountain marathon / fell shoe, which you can only decided for yourself what's important to you. I also use custom footbeds which make a difference especially in the light soled trail/fell shoes.
I use Salomon fabric boots, they're really comfy and not too heavy.
I've actually just bought some new Mammut boots for winter walking as my Scarpa's turn my heels to mince so I'll be wearing them about the house this weekend in the hope that I get on better with them 😀
I tried running/approach shoes (innov8, Terrex and Garmont) and couldn't get on with the lack of ankle support.
As above, you really need to try and see if it works for you.
I'm back to wearing traditional walking boots (Zamberlan for summer and La Sportiva for winter) and always change the insoles to Superfeet.
I was brought up fell walking by my mum and dad. Walked the 3 peaks (Yorkshire) by the time I was 9 and done most of the Wainwright's by the age of 18 when I found mountain bikes. Probably done 15 proper fell walks since. So today, inspired by Nobeer's Catbells pics on Instagram I climbed Catbells. For some unknown reason probably the only summit in the area I've never climbed. In biblical rain.
Its totally destroyed my knees. Great fun though. Would post pics but don't know how.
Lakes in the winter for me with hopefully a load of snow and ice.
Last 3 days spent in the Peak District for me and my wife. First non children break in 17 years! Had a great time doing Win Hill and Hope Cross, Margery Hill, Edale and Crookstone. Last day was a wet one but still a really good day. Very impressed with the Outside Shop in Hathersage, great advice and innkeepers lodge was a good place to stay
Good stuff Lowey, probably just sore cos you haven't done it for a while, yer too used to having 30lb of carbon, alloy and rubber on yer back!.
Weather was shite today, so just kept it local while the wee one was horsing it up, ticked off a wee Donald in the Lowthers. Still good mind, good test for the new gloves and gaiters, not exactly a walk that needs gaiters, but I've never worn them, so just getting fit right for winter.
Is it just me that enjoys walking in the rain? As long as it's not too windy mind. Yeah the views are fairly limited, but I just find it quite fun. I think the fact that it's so easy to stay completely warm and dry compared to mountain biking is part of its appeal to me.
I'd say by far the biggest driver for me in going to the mountains is the views, if it's pissin, then a big part of the day is lost.
YMMV.
When I was young and daft (and fit) I used to love being out in shitty weather. Not so much these days.
Took advantage of the weather on Tuesday to go around the carries of Corrie an Lochain, Corrie an t-Sneachda and Cairngorm - towed around by my dog, Esther
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Last time I stood at the top of the central gully on Coire an Lochain was about 1986 and jumped down it with skis on my feet.
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Final summit was Cairngorm - selfie-central with drones buzzing overhead - get in the sea!
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Footwear-wise I like moving pretty quick - Salomon S-lab Alp-X Carbon are light enough to run in, stiff enough for rock and snow and waterproof to the ankle. I've also got a couple of pairs of Hoka boots - really comfy for non-technical stuff but they get a bit sketchy on technical descents. Might try some of the newer Inov-8 boots too- provided the uppers are good.
That looks amazing!!!! Yeah I ****ing hate drones!!!
We are heading to Harris soon, any must do’s?
Croft36 bakery !!!
Might try some of the newer Inov-8 boots too- provided the uppers are good.
I love mine, but jury still out between goretex lined and unlined / just accept that your feet will get wet, I've always bought on the principle of let water out as easily as it will surely get in.. problem is they seem to have ditched the none goretex ones. My none goretex ones I've had for a couple of years and they have held up well, the goretex ones are relatively new. One downside is the newer boots have round wiry laces which aren't as good to tie as the flat laces that came on older boots.
Nice autumnal morning in the Lairig Ghru this morning. It closed in quickly on the tops though.
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Last time I stood at the top of the central gully on Coire an Lochain
Do you mean 'The Couloir'? http://www.steepscotland.info/coire_an_lochain/
Anyone got any weekend walking plans?
Yep. Sunday, probably head to Lakes even though I'm guessing it'll be rammed!
Any suggestions as to a decent bet for a quieter area? The last two walks I've done there were supposed to be quiet and were pretty busy!
The wife has rather foolishly taken a shift doing covid testing on saturday, and my daughter goes horseriding from 10-4 about 25 minutes drive from the Rhinn of Kells, so I'll head there, mibbe for a bit of a run cum walk.
Edit - although the last time I was up on Corserine, I did have the thought that it would make a good descent, mibbe take the Bronson instead!.
Yep. Sunday, probably head to Lakes even though I’m guessing it’ll be rammed!
I'm heading up mid week next week so hopefully will be quiet.
I see planning permission for a vistor centre and 150 parking spaces has been granted at Glen Finnich (Devils pulpit).
No doubt there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth, but I'm of the opinion that this is a good thing on balance. Lots of other places now in the same situation, Arrochar Alps, Ben Lomond (MRT couldn't access for a rescue last weekend due to the amount of cars dumped by the roadside, and over their access gate) could do with doing similar, loads of other places are the same.
Lakes ditto.
This new normal of folks exploring their own country (yes yes, cars, pollution, gluepots, I know) has to be factored in now, and embraced, as the cat is out of the bag now.
Ooft, that's braw!
This new normal of folks exploring their own country (yes yes, cars, pollution, gluepots, I know) has to be factored in now, and embraced, as the cat is out of the bag now.
Another recent phenomenon is "camper vans" parked in every passing place on a single track road. Gone past the inconsiderate stage, to the downright dangerous. On the way out at night they are invariably unoccupied again, apart from the carrier bags full of rubbish left behind. Heartbreaking.
Aye, it's grim that.
Just don’t tarnish all of us van drivers with the same brush. We never park in a passing place and never leave a speck behind us. Have witnessed lots of rubbish being left behind and rubbish in general but those we’ve come across haven’t left anything and have been very respectful of their surroundings. I’ve heard a lot of owners are experiencing grief as a result of this influx of new owners but we’re not all the same!
Unfortunately the weather man lied and when we got up to do our scramble it was soaking wet and visibility was none existence so we drove a very long way round to get to aviemore instead. Hoping to do some more scrambles soon, before the weather really turns.
Was in the Peak last weekend, did Kinder Scout with my daughter for her birthday
Stayed in the van just outside Castleton. Weather was absolutely grim so glad I wasn't in a tent, sideways rain that didn't seem to stop. Ate in a pub in Castleton, they were packed, glad to see they have so much business.
Thankfully the day of the walk the weather was much better than forecast, only a bit of rain and even a touch of sun, mainly very windy instead though. It was lovely to be out, it's been a while and I've missed it
The top of Kinder Scout and that general plateau is a bit like an adventure playground. Stuff to hop on and climb over, muddy bits and bogs to avoid etc, it's ace
Dog is still a puppy so too young for him to get out, looking forward to being able to take him
Just don’t tarnish all of us van drivers with the same brush.
Yup, tbh most of the ****wits I've seen are in cars, and camping within a few feet, but it's not the vehicle that's the problem, it's the dicks inside.
Cameron McNeish (who usually talks shite tbh) had a decent article about how some campsites were taking the piss in terms of their charging, that doesn't help either.
We had 2 weeks away recently. Lots of campsites charging full price even thought the toilets, showers, laundry, pot washing units were closed.
It's important that we support the campsites and stay in them as mush as possible but I do feel slightly miffed at paying for services you don't have access to. If it was just a field with a water tap it wouldn't be £25 a night. There is no easy solution to this though. Some campsites are completely shut this year to protect the families that run them, whilst others are packed to the gills and raking it in. It's a weird year for every one !
If the deluge of van owners is here to stay then I think villages across Scotland need to consider the idea of municipal campsites like the ones in France. Cheap, cheerful and basic. Glen Etive this year has been terrible. People meet up and cars littered everywhere. The verges have become so badly cut up at points you are reversing anywhere up to 500m to allow safe passage. Also detracts from the views somewhat. The permit camping in the Trossachs NP seems to have gone some way to helping dilute irresponsible behaviour. Maybe an expansion of this idea?
Anyway, back on to the walking...
Has anyone been up Bleaklow recently? Is it the usual bog fest? I was thinking of going up from Old Glossop over the weekend
Agree Lotto, infrastructure and control required.
Aye, back to hills. Looks like we're confined to Ayrshire for the next couple of weeks, no hardship, still lots of donalds to bag yet. 😄
I’ve been considering doing the Yorkshire three peaks for a few years now because there’s a geocache to claim if you do it in 12 hours. Decided it would be too much for the dog a while back and not sure what to do with her otherwise. Now she’s cracking in May be something we can do soon.
Doesn’t really count as hill walking but we did spar cave last week on Skye and would extremely recommend it for anybody in the area. Amazing.
did you manage to get up Beinn Alligin?
Last time I was up Beinn Alligin I met two Yorkshire lads. It was late afternoon and I asked what they'd been up to as they had overnight bags. They told me they'd just camped near the bottom of the hill but had been slow getting started because they'd drunk 1.5l of rum between them. They seemed to be having a grand old time!
No we didn’t, the weather was biblical the next day despite the forecast. Everyone you looked at it it has gotten worse. Was still raining badly and the cloud cover was so low it would have ruined it really.
Oh dear. It'll still be there next time
The wife and I did a ton of hiking and trekking before children.
Highlights of pre-kids hiking career were a couple of trips to British Columbia/Alberta (Day Hikes), loads of trips to Snowdonia and 4 months in New Zealand. Whilst in New Zealand we did as many multi-day Tramps as possible, we did the Abel Tasman, Heaphy, Tongariro Northern Circuit, as well as numerous day hikes and a couple of overnighters on a lesser known tracks.
Now the kids (and subsequent dog) are old/big enough to come along and enjoy it too and we've done some great walks in the French Alps around Tignes, Snowdonia (the boys went up Snowdon when they were 5 and 7 respectively (Up the Pyg, down the Miners if I recall correctly).
Last proper Mountain Day was last summer, proper Glyderau loop from Idwal Cottage.this summer didn't really happen for reasons mostly obvious.
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This summer didn't really happen for reasons mostly obvious.
Having experienced crowds on my local (dog) walking and riding spots driving for an hour or so to repeat the process with even more crowds etc seemed like a daft idea, maybe I'm just being overly grumpy.
New boots have been purchased so the plan is to get on the hill during the less friendly weather months when the crowds are less abundant.
Exactly, pretty disappointed as it would have been the first scramble where one of my other friends wouldn't have been able to say 'oh yes I've done that one'. There will definitely be other times and opportunities, live to fight another day!
PSA - Adventure show on BBC Scotland tonight, Donnie Campbell munro record, should be awesome. 7pm.
No beer - is it on iPlayer for us South of the border?
Dunno, can you get BBC Scotland on your freeview/sky box?
I'm hoping so!
No beer – is it on iPlayer for us South of the border?
I just checked iPlayer. Yes it is. Available after broadcast.
👍
If any of you need a wee tv mountain fix in the meantime, subscribe to Murray Wilkie - 'scotlands mountains' on youtube, it's fantastic.
Wow, tatoo Steve is a pretty inspirational guy.
Aye, he was awesome!!
Did three peaks Yorkshire today, for the first time, on my own. Nice big day out and great weather! Whernside was so busy but I hit that at lunchtime, and everyone was out for the day. The diversion up Ingleborough is a peaty bog fest and ridiculously steep, but at least it's short. Helluva mountain is Ingleborough. And whernside is a spectacular ridge walk. My first-time up each of the peaks so nice to cross them off. I'd do it again 🙂 just hammering a four pack of beers now in order to relax my muscles
Started at 8.48 and back to the car at 5.25. So we'll call that 8.5 hours.
didn't really stop at all for lunch. Just kept going as I thought I'd seize up and I felt good, although fannied around taking photos. Really glad I've done it
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Busy at whernside and Ribble head viaduct . These photos aren't the best tbh
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Looks like a fair effort @fingerbang
Another 3 Wainwright's ticked for me today. Helm Crag, Gibson Knott and Calf Crag.....lowest Wainwright's I've done, had some newbies out with us though so didn't want to overdo it.
Another amazing Lakeland day
Did Helvellyn via Brown Crag today with the doggo, Swirl's carpark was fairly full at 8:30 but was rammed when I came back to the car later on.
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A cracking day out walking the last few peaks of the Ochills that we hadn't yet done. 16km/5 tops in cold wind and glorious sun.
8.5hrs for walking yorkshire 3 peaks is pretty decent.
It's my regular haunt, I do them individually a few times a month. for about 5 years I've had a thing going of H-in-R primary school to summit of P-Y-G in under 40 mins, I can't do it. 40.58 being my best time.
Cheers B.A.Nana
I'd had loved to have taken my pooch but I think 23.5 miles would've been too much for him and TBH he would've been a complete pain in the arse 😆
I was surprised by the amount of rock scrambling for p-y-g but feels like, and is, a much more compact mountain than the other two sprawling ridges. The stretch from p-y-g to whernside is a slog ,as someone said earlier in the thread, and some horrible road walking
Cracking day yesterday walking in the Galloways, always amazes me how quiet it is there, when the gluepots of arrochar and achray are rammed. Our gain, as I think it's as beautiful as any area, and bloody tough terrain.
Kirriereoch and Tarfessock yesterday, the former is the highest peak in South Ayrshire at 780m, and not another soul there, not one.
Great views over to Merrick.
Great views
The enduro colour scheme is "interesting"
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Lol, took a punt on those trousers, I've a few better pairs, but those were 26 quid from regatta, perfect for hacking aboot the boggy stuff.
The jacket is a wee Rab windshell hoody, it's brilliant, you'd think it's just a shitey wee cheap thing when you see it, but it's brilliant for keeping the wind off on days like that, and packs down tiny.
I love bright clothes in the hills, both fir pics, and SAR won't see ye dressed in brown!.
Haha!!! I thought that too....at least you'll be easy for MRT's to spot 🙈
Whom has plans this weekend? Weather looks promising again, so I think that we might do the Newlands Round, worried that it's going to be crazy busy though.
If not then potentially Back o Skiddaw, or maybe something in the Western Lakes, I've not done much out that way.
Just got back from a few days in the lakes.
Haystacks - Fleetwith pike round, Monday.
Pinnacle ridge on Tuesday.
Fairfield horseshoe Wednesday.
@nobeer - I do like jacket ! Let's not mention the troos 😉
I'm just jealous as you clearly had a great day in the hills
Lol! Gonna give em a bash on the MTB this weekend too, reckon they'll be guid riding trews!
I ran up the Ben before breakfast this morning if that’s any humblebrag use ? Was delightful sunrise and a cracking start to the day. Then took child number 1 up Cow Hill for a hot choc from the flask. Good times.
Had a walk up Binnien Shuas (Loch Laggan) this afternoon as part of my 100 day thing but also to capture an elusive VeloViewer square. It's a lovely wee hill with extensive views but is surprisingly pathless after getting off the estate road.
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Some great pics there folks. Cheers.