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The Lake District Challenge Information Pack
The Lake District Challenge Information Pack 6-9 October 2016 Take on a Lake District adventure and help conquer meningitis The Lake District Challenge sees you conquer eight peaks in the Lake District all above 3,000 feet, including the highest mountain in England – Scafell Pike. The Lake District includes 12 of the largest lakes in England and is the country’s biggest national park, covering 885 square miles. Offering spectacular views wrapped up in a serious adventure, the Lake District Challenge promises you a weekend you will never forget. The challenge The challenge is a total of around 31 km (20 miles) split over two walking days, a total walking time of about 18 hours. Between walking there will be plenty of opportunity to rest and enjoy the trip. Whilst this challenge is not designed with specialist trekkers in mind and participants will vary in fitness levels, it is a real physical challenge and will require energy, commitment, a positive attitude and dedication to training. Suitable for people to take part individually or in a group, it’s the perfect opportunity to get your friends, family or colleagues involved. Lydia Reed – The Lake District Challenge organiser “I took part in this challenge in 2015 and it was a truly incredible experience.” “It was tough and really tested my determination, but with such a high-spirited team, plenty of laughter and a fantastic safety team motivating me throughout, I did it and it was one of the best things I have ever done. Nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment when you come down from the final peak and celebrate with the rest of the team.” “I am really excited to be a part of this challenge in 2016 and I am on hand to guide you through this huge personal challenge. -
Mountain Accidents 2015
ISSN 2046-6277 LAKE DISTRICT SEARCH & MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASSOCIATION MOUNTAIN ACCIDENTS 2015 Cambridge Crag and Bowfell from ‘Wainwright’s Southern Fells’ and reproduced by courtesy of the Westmorland Gazette The Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association would like to acknowledge the contributions given to this association by all members of the public, public bodies and trusts. In particular, this association gratefully acknowledges the assistance given by Cumbria Constabulary. Contents Introduction ................................................................... 2 Chairman’s Report ........................................................ 3 Incident Details 2015 January ................................................................. 5 February ................................................................ 7 March .................................................................... 12 April ....................................................................... 16 May ....................................................................... 21 June ...................................................................... 26 July ........................................................................ 31 August ................................................................... 35 September ............................................................. 43 October ................................................................. 48 November .............................................................. 54 December ............................................................. -
Scafell from Borrowdale ROUTE
Scafell Pike from Borrowdale The main ridge of the Scafell Pike massif is traversed on its northwest flank by a spectacular path known as the Corridor Route. It climbs a rough but steady route from Sty Head to Lingmell Col from where it is a simple climb up the summit screes to the top of Scafell Pike passing along the way through some of England's finest mountain scenery. Sty Head can of course be gained from Wasdale but if you reach it from Borrowdale it will allow you a return over the main ridge taking in Broad Crag, Ill Crag and Great End after which you can descend via Esk Hause and the dramatic course of the Grains Gill path. Grade: Strenuous Start/Finish: Seathwaite, Borrowdale (GR NY 236 122) Distance: 14 miles (8.7km) Time: 7 hours Height gain: 1053m Terrain: valley, rocky gill, rough craggy fellside, scree and rocky summit ridge. Maps: OS Landranger 90, OS Explorer OL 4 & 6, Harveys' Superwalker (1:25 000 Western Lakeland). 1. Take the bridleway south to Stockley Bridge, cross it and climb the steep zig-zags west then head south west alongside Styhead Gill to Styhead Tarn. 2. Turn east at the stretcher box and follow the bridleway a short distance to a fork. Take the right branch and descend onto the Corridor Route which is followed as it climbs steadily south southwest to Lingmell Col. Turn left and follow the rough path over scree and boulders south east to Scafell Pike. 3. From the summit of Scafell Pike head north east along the main ridge past Broad Crag and Ill Crag to the col at the head of Calf Cove. -
Yet Another Bob Graham Round Report
YET ANOTHER BOB GRAHAM ROUND REPORT Prologue April 15th 1989 - Thornethwaite Crag, The Lake District "Wow," I say, standing alongside the beacon, taking in the scenery all around. "Its like you see on TV! This is great!" Stretched in front of me, all around, were mountain summits, topped with snow, under a steel coloured cloudy sky! A vista never seen before with my own eyes! This was my first visit to the Lake District and I was doing the Kentmere Horseshoe route whilst doing a Mountain Leadership Course at College. Previously, my only walking experiences were confined only to the Peak District and the South Pennines. This time, here in the Lakes, I was way out of my comfort zone. We continued along the route until the top of Harter Fell when the course leader, Bob Tait, announced he was running on and we would see him at the tea room back in Kentmere. "What...!" I said, watching him run o into the distance whilst I unpacked my flask and lunch box out of my 300 litre framed rucksack. "Is he mad? How on earth can he run after doing ALL that climbing? You'll never see me doing that!" April 27th 2013 - The Fellsman - Stonehouses Checkpoint (33 miles into the race) "Number, mate." The checkpoint sta member says to me. "I'm retiring, pal. My arse is killing me!" I reply with regret. "Tell me your number then go and have a brew and some pasta. Then if you still want to retire, come back to me with your tag card. -
Lakeland Way Day 1 – Tuesday (Book 4/The Southern Fells) – Quite a Day
Lakeland Way Day 1 – Tuesday (book 4/the southern fells) – Quite a day Name Feet Dist. As/des Comment Rossett Pike 2106 3.8 1830/204 Use the zig zags hard stony paths Great End 2984 1.8 1160/260 Ill grag 306 8 Broad Crag 3054 1 in a thousand visit this Scafell Pike 3210 1.33 600 3 depressions very rough and trying Symonds Knott NC Sca F ell 3162 1. 25 700 Medals have been won for less Wasedale head 260 3.75 -/2900 Totals 12m, 4189ft up, 4298ft down, 6hrs Day 2 – Wednesday (book 7) – so tough (Kirk fell Added at late notice) Kirk fell 2630 1.25 2330 direct and straight up a crawl only 3 flat bits, no hazards Great Gable 2949 1.33 990/700 Rough going but worth the effort Green gable 2603 0.5 150/350 Windy gap, rough and stony all the way Brandreth 2344 1 200 Grey Knotts 2287 0.5 50 Rosthwaite 280 3.6 -/2000 Via Honister Totals 7.7m, 3860ft up, 3823ft down, Day 3 – Thursday (book 3) – another big day High Raise 2500 4.75 2200 Most central fell in the lakes Codale Head 2401 Sergeant Man 2414 1 120 Thunacarr Knott 2351 1 170 Pavey Arc 2288 0.4 40/125 Harrison Stickle 2415 0.5 160/75 An interesting path Pike of Stickle 2323 0.5 250/200 An easy walk ending in a scramble Loft Crag 2270 0.3 90/140 Care is needed coming off loft crag ODG 335 1.25 100/2000 Totals 9.5m, 3125ft up, 3048 ft down, 4hrs 20mins 28miles and 11500 feet of ascent – 20 peaks over 2000ft Day 4 – Friday (book 4) – optional last day Bow Fell 2959 3 2700 The band is the preferred route, well worn walkers highway Esk F ell 2904 1 340/290 Straight forward rather rough walk home 50 4.5 -/2800 Totals 8.7m, 3250ft up, 5hrs Day 1 – Langdale to Wasdale From the ODG go back up Mickledon. -
Mont Blanc in British Literary Culture 1786 – 1826
Mont Blanc in British Literary Culture 1786 – 1826 Carl Alexander McKeating Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy University of Leeds School of English May 2020 The candidate confirms that the work submitted is his own and that appropriate credit has been given where reference has been made to the work of others. This copy has been supplied on the understanding that it is copyright material and that no quotation from the thesis may be published without proper acknowledgement. The right of Carl Alexander McKeating to be identified as Author of this work has been asserted by Carl Alexander McKeating in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Acknowledgements I am grateful to Frank Parkinson, without whose scholarship in support of Yorkshire-born students I could not have undertaken this study. The Frank Parkinson Scholarship stipulates that parents of the scholar must also be Yorkshire-born. I cannot help thinking that what Parkinson had in mind was the type of social mobility embodied by the journey from my Bradford-born mother, Marie McKeating, who ‘passed the Eleven-Plus’ but was denied entry into a grammar school because she was ‘from a children’s home and likely a trouble- maker’, to her second child in whom she instilled a love of books, debate and analysis. The existence of this thesis is testament to both my mother’s and Frank Parkinson’s generosity and vision. Thank you to David Higgins and Jeremy Davies for their guidance and support. I give considerable thanks to Fiona Beckett and John Whale for their encouragement and expert interventions. -
TRIP 7: HOD REET FUR ESHDEL Without Any Doubt, to My Way Of
TRIP 7: HOD REET FUR ESHDEL Without any doubt, to my way of thinking, Eskdale is the most beautiful valley in the Lake District. This view is corroborated by St. Alfred of Wainwright in his booklet ‘Walks from Ratty’ (7) where he says: “Eskdale, one of the loveliest of Lakeland’s valleys, descends from the highest and wildest mountains in the district to the sands of Ravenglass in a swift transition from grandeur to beauty, from bleak and craggy ridges to verdant woodlands and pastures watered by a charming river. It is a place of many delights, the finest of all valleys for those whose special joy is to travel on foot and a paradise for artists. Unspoilt by commercial and industrial activity, it remains today little changed since the first settlers discovered and cultivated with loving care this perfect Arcadia in the hills.” (p.3) I bow to the master. This, I believe, was written in 1978 and is still true today. My only quibble with the great man is that I find the upper reaches of Eskdale just as beautiful as the ‘verdant woodlands and pastures’ (see spots 96 & 97): the ridges may be ‘bleak and craggy’ but what about the waterfalls, the rivers, the Great Moss and the shapes of the mountain-tops which speak of beauty as well as grandeur? Photo 1214: Map of Eskdale (Crown copyright 2015, Ordnance Survey FL-GV 166842) Some will object that there are no lakes in Eskdale. True, but there are two very large tarns and many smaller ones that I personally find more beautiful than the great expanses of, say, Windermere, Bassenthwaite Lake and Coniston Water. -
Marks Bob Graham Round
Mark Davinson Bob Graham Round June 1st-2nd 2019 Sometimes setting yourself a challenge seems like a good idea. In spring 2011 I first took up running to get fitter and faster for my 5-a-side football. Mainly so John Calvert and Gary Messer wouldn’t complain as much about the number of late tackles I caught them with. I soon found the running was more about what I could do and less about everyone else. I had always been almost the last one picked at school sports and walked more than ran cross country, but this felt different. Perhaps I was in the wrong game? A year later I had done a marathon, won a club cross country trophy and competed in a few fell races. I decided I was retiring from football while I could still walk and took up running full time. Fast forward to early 2019. I’ve got a seven year Harrier League race streak (every one since I stopped playing football), with a few near misses for a place in the fast pack, I’ve done a few short ultra-marathons, ran a road half marathon in under 1hr25 and completed every distance from 800m to 10,000m on the track in 2017. To be honest though everything else I have competed in is just a sideshow or a warmup for what life is all about: a day out on the fells. As a man with a short attention span and little patience the monotony of road running was never going to be my thing and any enthusiasm I had for tarmac quickly dissipated. -
'Modes and Manners of Religious and Theological Knowing'
Modes and Manners of Religious and Theological Knowing Peter John Hampson Master’s Degrees by Examination and Dissertation Declaration Form. 1. This work has not previously been accepted in substance for any degree and is not being concurrently submitted in candidature for any degree. Signed…….………………………………………………………………………... Date ………………………………………………………………………………... 2. This dissertation is being submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of ………………………………………………………………................. Signed ……………………………………………………………………………. Date …………………………………………………………………..…………... 3. This dissertation is the result of my own independent work/investigation, except where otherwise stated. Other sources are acknowledged by footnotes giving explicit references. A bibliography is appended. Signed candidate: ……………………………………………….………………. Date: …………………………………………………….………………………. 4. I hereby give consent for my dissertation, if accepted, to be available for photocopying, inter- library loan, and for deposit in the University’s digital repository Signed (candidate)……………………………………….………….…………... Date………………………………………………….…………….…………….. Supervisor’s Declaration. I am satisfied that this work is the result of the student’s own efforts. Signed: ………………………………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………………………………... Dedication To my father - for my early walks Acknowledgements Behind even the shortest academic work stand a number of people who tacitly or explicitly have supported its author in its construction; this thesis is no exception. In my case I owe debts of -
These Route Descriptions Are Taken from a Variety of Sources Originally Published Between 1925 and 2000, They Have Not Been Updated/Checked
These route descriptions are taken from a variety of sources originally published between 1925 and 2000, they have not been updated/checked. Vegetation grows, holds loosen and tastes change, in particular please treat any reference to in-situ gear with extreme caution. Duddon and Eskdale New Routes and comments Lickle River Crag SD 240 941 E Page: 194 This crag lies on the River Lickle twixt Dunnerdale & Torver. It is easily reached in 10 to 15 mins walk from the farm Stephenson Ground. Tilly 25m HS/MVS 4a/4b The centre of the crag is easily identified by a whitish coloured streak. There is at half height, a yew tree to the left and an overhang area to the right. The line of climb follows a direct line up the clean central wall starting from a prominent embedded flake and finishing directly with little variation at the highest point. Note: There is scope for further development particularly in the overhang/ bulge area for those keen enough to seek out this esoteric crag. Rick Gordon, Al Blackburn17/04/2008 "First climbed in 1977 by Dave Hannah, along with a couple of other lines, but not recorded at the time. Stonestar Crag Page: 196 The approach: Not obvious in summer when the bracken is high! To the right of parking area is an old iron fence. A good footpath starts here and leads up to below the crag. Ppi Cuppa 12m VD* The rib to the left of Patagonian Penguin gives a pleasant well-protected pitch. Make a hard start by gaining the front face of the 3 metre pinnacle from the left and climb to its top. -
Bob Graham Detailed Notes
Bob Graham Detailed Notes These notes are intended to provide a short summary of the best line to take in terms of time and effort. The notes are meant to be read in conjunction with the OS Explorer OL series of maps:- OL4, OL5, OL6 & OL7. However there is a new (as of 2005) map at 1:40,000 scale of the whole Lake District on one sheet. The map is produced by the BMC in association with Harveys maps . The map is printed on plastic so it is tear resistant and completely waterproof! Someone at the BMC must have known about the Bob Graham Round as, although the main map finishes just to the north of Skiddaw, Great Calva appears on an “insert” on the back. Grid references are in parentheses and are preceded with GR: (GR123456). Summits are not generally given grid references in these notes. Also some spellings may be different to those in common use: particularly the use of the correct “gill” as opposed to the pretentious “ghyll” introduced by Wordsworth and Southey. Bearings are also in parentheses but are preceded by MB-: ( MB-256 ). All bearings are magnetic rather than grid. The magnetic variation is taken as 3 degrees. If anyone has any corrections or additions to make to these notes then please send them in. There are several points on the round where there are alternative routes. These are indicated by the word (alternative) in the text. Hold your mouse over the word to see the variation. Section Times The table below shows expected times for each section for a number of schedules. -
Colin Russell's Bob Graham Round – 26/27Th May 2012
Colin Russell's Bob Graham Round – 26/27th May 2012 The Seed is Sown telling other people of your plans. I started to make public my plans around November 2011; the fruition of What is the Bob Graham Round? Simply put, it’s a them is recounted here. mountain journey over 42 peaks in the Lake District that starts and ends in Moot Hall, Keswick. It is named after Most Importantly the route’s originator, who completed it in 1932. The rough stats are 105km (65 miles) of distance and 8000m Before I detail the events of my Bob Graham round, it is (27,000 feet) of ascent, though describing it only in essential that I first give a heartfelt thanks to those numbers somehow doesn’t do it justice. The objective is without whom it wouldn't have happened. This is a simple: complete the round in under 24 hours and you common theme of Bob Graham accounts but their can become a member of the Bob Graham club. At the assistance cannot go unacknowledged. start of 2012 the membership numbered some 1700 Steve H and Rob have to take a lot of responsibility for people since the club’s creation in 1962. You can choose me ever attempting it with their guidance on my first to do it whenever you want (and even in which recces, which ultimately set the anti-clockwise direction direction); though for obvious reasons summer in which I went. Steve B, Simon and Harry provided attempts are most common. The 5 road crossings split phenomenal leg support during the second half, which the route into 5 legs of varying length and terrain.