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| Storm Clouds over Pillar |
Our intial plan for today was a full days walk to High Raise but the weather forcast was for very heavy rain from midday. So a mornings walk was the solution and the 2 peaks from Honister fitted the bill perfectly. Parking at the slate mine ofr a fiver (which was refunded later with purchases from the shop) we toothe path directly behind the mine straight up the hillside with a fence to our right. After the initial steepish section the incline soon eased and we reached Grey Knots with what appeared to be 2 summit cairns. We had to go to both to be sure. The walk on to Brandreth was straightforward however trying to off Brandreth in a north easterly direction as marked on the map we soon reached a fence with no crossing point. We therefore followed the fence round the north of the summit and eventually reached the main Honister,Green Gable path. By now the clouds were coming in over the Gables, Kirkfell and Pillar, as forecast. We now followed the main path back to our starting point. A couple of groups of DofE walkers could be seen below Fleetwith Pike. Theycan be recognised a mile off! We met a group back at the slate mine, heading for Stonethwaite.
Time 3hrs 45 mns
Grade Excellent
Memories
- Good timing with weather forcast
- Great views over to Kirkfell and Pillar Range
Completed 171 To go 43
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