Stapleford Woods
There was time today for a couple of hours walking out near Newark.
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walking
Stickle Tarn via Stickle Ghyll
After several heavy bouts of rain overnight it was not raining when I woke up this morning. The plan was for an early start so we could get across to Langdale and get a parking space in the car park opposite the hotel – which is the nearest one to the start of the path. This meant setting the alarm for when it was still dark. Richard got up and walked across to the cabin to sort his breakfast – I stayed in my tent and had breakfast in bed.
We did get a good parking space, we were second in the car park – and set off at about 9am in what would prove to be variable weather. Some sun, a bit overcast, a few drops of rain and one heavier spell that lasted five minutes and even fog. But no wind and it was not cold.
We were in no hurry so about 10.30am we stopped for tea and cakes – just by the bridge that takes you over Stickle Ghyll.
I was using my Golite backing sack as a daypack – obviously nearly empty but a very comfortable bag to carry.
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We stopped for more tea at Stickle Tarn – where the sun came out and then the fog drifted in.
We were down at about 4pm having had an excellent day on the hills.
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Old Man of Coniston pt3 – Sunday
I set my alarm for the sunrise – but when I looked out it was cloudy and misty – so I went back to bed and brewed some coffee.
The way back
Finished
Check this link for Richard’s words and photos from the trip.
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Old Man of Coniston pt2 – Saturday Evening
Sunset and Wild Camping
Our plan for the weekend is to spend the night up on the tops, so we can get some sunset and sunrise photographs – as well as to enjoy camping away from a commercial site.
Once we got to the top – we made some tea, took some photos and waited for the other people on the summit to leave and for the sun to set.
tea
Richard helping out a “just married” couple
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Wild Camping – Old Man of Coniston
We found a very good spot a short walk from the summit of the Old Man of Coniston.
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Thanks to CheapTents.com, don’t let the name put you off. They supplied my MSR Hubba tent, footprint and gear loft and during the whole process their customer service was second to none. I would recommend them.
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Old Man of Coniston pt1
Before setting out we visited the grave of Malcolm Campbell.
We finally picked up our rucksacks from the car and set off for the summit at about 1.30pm. The weather was mostly fine with just the occasional dark cloud.
Richard on the summit
We had lunch on the way up and plenty of photo stops (rests!) and got to the top of The Old Man of Coniston at about 5pm.
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