Adventures..........

Hello again;

This blog thing is quite addictive.

I've got hundreds of photo albums featuring many of my walks stored on my PC. It would take far too long to upload them all, so this blog will feature some of my favourite walks and associated pictures. Feel free to add comment and I hope you enjoy the views.

Brotherswater, October 2010

Brewing up in the North Face Mountain 25 (US Version)

Most of our walks from this area start from Sykeside camp site. It can be very busy in the Summer, but at this time of year you generally have it to yourself. The views are excellent over to Dovedale and you are surrounded by high peaks on all sides. Drainage is okay but the ground is quite rocky as far as inserting tent pegs goes. I once had a Vango tent destroyed by high winds here as the site is very exposed. Either take a tent that is up to the task or choose some natural shelter to pitch against.

This particular walk was up to Dove Crag with a visit to Priests Hole cave. My walking partner was my cousin Matthew. 

We headed up to the Kirkstone Pass Inn for a quick pint. This is one of my favourite Lake District Pubs featuring slate floors, low beamed ceilings and real fires. It's location perched atop the highest point of the Kirkstone Pass is unsurpassed. The pub is ideally placed for a post walk pint if one should venture up and down Red Screes. Quite a few good ales on tap here, usually a selection from the Tirril Brewery. There is usually a jar of pickled eggs at the bar too however I've not braved one so far. 

Enjoying a pint in the Kirkstone Pass Inn

Following on from this, we headed back down to Sykeside and paid a visit to the Brotherswater Inn. There was a distinct Hobgoblin 'Halloween' theme throughout. This by the way is a lovely ale on draught. Noticeably different from the bottled variety. 

Hobgoblin. A seasonal October draught

The evening quickly faded into a Hobgoblin induced blur and soon, we awoke ready for the walk into Dovedale.

Matthew and Dove Crag behind

The weather was okay, at least it wasn't raining. 

The picture above looks towards Dove Crag. Priests Hole perches mid way up this outcrop although is hard to distinguish in this photograph.

Looking back down Dovedale

We soon arrived at Priests Hole.

Lunch with a view

The plan was to summit and head over to Red Screes. 

By now, the wind had picked up significantly and temperatures plummeted. We walked up the west slopes of Red Screes and saw the welcoming Kirkstone Pass Inn from the summit.

We made our way down the Kilnshaw Chimney, by now tired and cold. Back to ground level, we popped into the Inn for a customary pint.

We warmed up by the fire and enjoyed a pint of 'Red Screes' which was very fitting. Unfortunately, the only way back to the tents was to walk ! Gravity was on our side though. 

Another good trip completed.