06.02.09 Skiddaw Distance12.2km Highest Point 931m

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The start point at Peter House Farm

 

 

Geordie had issues with the sheets of ice hidden on these paths all day

 

 

Looking across Bassenthwaite Common

 

 

Another nice shot a bit further along

 

 

First view of Bassenthwaite Lake

 

 

Following the trail to the start of the ridge walk

 

 

Skiddaw hidden by clouds

 

 

Group shot

 

 

Geordie putting on crampons for the ascent of a frozen Ullock Pike

 

 

Geordie making his way up a nice gentle start to Ullock Pike

 

 

Looking down to Bassenthwaite Lake

 

 

Stopping for coffee on Longside Edge

 

Longside Edge with Derwent Water in the distance

 

 

I've marked this track because it wasn't a good place to stop and take photos on. This section was very steep and crampon and axes were essentail

 

 

Snow with blue skies always looks fantastic

 

 

Zooming in on the track that would lead up to the summit. Clouds closing in.

 

 

Looking back to Longside Edge

 

 

Geordie took this pic of us approaching the top

 

 

Taking a breather

 

 

Admiring the blanketed slopes

 

 

It was very cold. Lee and Paul had a cuddle.

 

Group shot at the summit

 

 

The gradual descent

 

 

Another look at the ridge. Looking a lot sharper from here.

 

 

After a sidetrack off route around the side of Cockup, Little Calva and Dead Crags came into view

 

 

Following the path back to Peter House Farm

 

 

One last look out to Longside Edge