Celebrating the day after out 41st wedding anniversary, the weather forecast was good but the threat of thick cloud later on.
We parked at Cinderdale Common and aimed to take the path directly up the R side of Cinderdale beck. However from below this look completely overgrown with ferns so took the path south for 500m then headed diagonally up to rejoin the initial path. Not a good decision as this was probably more overgrown the our original plan.
However the ascent up to Lad Hows was pleasant with good views back to Crummock Water
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| View from start of ascent up Lad Hows |
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| Lad Hows path from Whiteless Edge |
The ascent continued without any problems until we reached the steeper loose scree section near the summit which was slight more challenging but worth the effort when the summit plateau was reached.
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| Summit plateau coming off Grasmoor |
A short stroll to the summit of Grasmoor then we retrace our steps to head for Eel Crag (Crag Hill) easily visible to the East.
No problems from now on. A nice ascent of Ell Crag then we followed along the top of Addacomb beck to Wandope. Coming west off Wandope we followed the easily identifiable path to the start of Whiteless Edge and then down to Whiteless Pike and the valley floor.
Fantastic views all day and no sign of the thick cloud forcast
Time 6hrs 45 minutes
Memories
- Fantastic views
- Variable terrain: Loose scree on Lad Hows followed by summit 'plateau' and ridge descent via Whiteless edge
- Perfect hillwalking weather
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