lakes ridges

aj said:

dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

Well post a description here, then: I for one would like to read it 🙂

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On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:54:59 +0000, Peewiglet <[email hidden]>

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aj said:

dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

Well post a description here, then: I for one would like to read it 🙂

Have a look at http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/gasgal.html

The Whiteside ridge is one of my favourites.

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Bob Allen once wrote a book about the various Lakeland ridges. Don't think
it's still in print, but I think I saw a few copies last time I was at his
place. I'll see if I can get one. As for Peewiggie, I might be over
Littledale in a couple of weeks......

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dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

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dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

The Whiteside/Hopegill Head ridge is nice but it's hardly a scramble
like Striding Edge and Sharp Edge. What caused me a few problems on
slippery rock last winter was when I then took a diversion to Ladyside
Pike and back.

I did Hindscarth from Newlands in a gale last year and spent too much of
my effort in staying upright to appreciate Hindscarth Edge but it
certainly isn't in the same class as Striding Edge. I can't recall ever
doing Littledale Edge but from the map it looks even gentler. AW doesn't
highlight any difficulties with Littledale Edge and all he has to say of
Hindscarth Edge is that (in relation to the later part of the ridge walk
to Dale Head) "The main ridge from hereon is very good although not as
exciting as it promises to be."

The ascent of Blencathra via Hall's Fell is also well worth doing.

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Roger Chapman so far this year 62 summits
New - 28 (Marilyns 14, Nuttalls 5, Outlying Fells 10)
Repeats - 34 (Marilyns 16, Nuttalls 24, Wainwrights 12, Outlying Fells 0)

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dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

The Whiteside/Hopegill Head ridge is nice but it's hardly a scramble
like Striding Edge and Sharp Edge. What caused me a few problems on
slippery rock last winter was when I then took a diversion to Ladyside
Pike and back.

There's only Striding Edge and Sharp Edge in the Lakes that I would
put in that category, although there are others that are great places
to be.

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I did Hindscarth from Newlands in a gale last year and spent too much of
my effort in staying upright to appreciate Hindscarth Edge but it
certainly isn't in the same class as Striding Edge. I can't recall ever
doing Littledale Edge but from the map it looks even gentler. AW doesn't
highlight any difficulties with Littledale Edge and all he has to say of
Hindscarth Edge is that (in relation to the later part of the ridge walk
to Dale Head) "The main ridge from hereon is very good although not as
exciting as it promises to be."

As AW suggests, Scope End is a better route for descent from
Hindscarth (and there are lots of bilberries at the right time of
year). His "curious slanting gash" is nothing more than the highest
working of the Goldscope mine, and presumably the earliest, where the
vein outcrops on the ridge and extraction would've been simple.

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The ascent of Blencathra via Hall's Fell is also well worth doing.

Definitely, one of the best direct ways up any mountain in the Lakes.

Another good, but short, bit of ridge is between Sail and Eel Crag.

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Simon Challands

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The ascent of Blencathra via Hall's Fell is also well worth doing.

Definitely, one of the best direct ways up any mountain in the Lakes.

Another good, but short, bit of ridge is between Sail and Eel Crag.

I remember thinking Fleetwith Edge was very nice, quite rocky and well
defined in part. And the East ridge of Nethermost Pike.

Following up to Simon Challands

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There's only Striding Edge and Sharp Edge in the Lakes that I would
put in that category, although there are others that are great places
to be.

Halls Fell or Narrow edge would be the next closest.
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"Simon Challands" <[email hidden]> wrote

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The ascent of Blencathra via Hall's Fell is also well worth doing.

Definitely, one of the best direct ways up any mountain in the Lakes.

Another good, but short, bit of ridge is between Sail and Eel Crag.

I remember thinking Fleetwith Edge was very nice, quite rocky and well
defined in part. And the East ridge of Nethermost Pike.

and then maybe Cofa Pike on Fairfield

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On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:54:59 +0000, Peewiglet <[email hidden]>

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aj said:

dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

Well post a description here, then: I for one would like to read it 🙂

Have a look at http://www.lakedistrictwalks.com/gasgal.html

The Whiteside ridge is one of my favourites.

Excellent, thanks - I'll have a look! 🙂

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Quoted message said:

dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth edge
also suberb.

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Bob Allen once wrote a book about the various Lakeland ridges. Don't think
it's still in print, but I think I saw a few copies last time I was at his
place. I'll see if I can get one.

<blush> I've actually got one here on the shelf... I'd forgotten 🙂

Hey! If you're ever at his place again, please tell him how much
pleasure I've had with his "On high Lakeland fells" over the years: it
was my main source of inspiration when I first started going out on my
own to backpack quite a lot of years ago 🙂

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As for Peewiggie, I might be over
Littledale in a couple of weeks......

Lucky you! If so, please do describe it for us 🙂

Wet fishes,
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On High Lakeland Fells is being rewritten for republication. The plan was to
make it in a reduced size, something along the lines of the size of
Wainwright so that it could be carried more easily. Certain photos will have
that indefinable "star" quality due to the use of expert and very photogenic
models (AKA suckers) who were told to try and look as if they were not using
hands or feet - better photographs you see! Unfortunately royalties will not
accrue.

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dont forget there's more than striding edge & sharp edge in the lakes.
why isnt the ridge from hopegill head to whiteside more famous? it
hardly
gets a mention in the walking press & littledale edge with hindscarth
edge
also suberb.

Quoted message said:

Bob Allen once wrote a book about the various Lakeland ridges. Don't think
it's still in print, but I think I saw a few copies last time I was at
his
place. I'll see if I can get one.

<blush> I've actually got one here on the shelf... I'd forgotten 🙂

Hey! If you're ever at his place again, please tell him how much
pleasure I've had with his "On high Lakeland fells" over the years: it
was my main source of inspiration when I first started going out on my
own to backpack quite a lot of years ago 🙂

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As for Peewiggie, I might be over
Littledale in a couple of weeks......

Lucky you! If so, please do describe it for us 🙂

Wet fishes,
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,,
(**)PeeWiglet~~
/ \ / \ pee AT [guessthisbit].co.uk

"Peewiglet" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Hey! If you're ever at his place again [Bob Allen], please tell him how

much

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pleasure I've had with his "On high Lakeland fells" over the years: it
was my main source of inspiration when I first started going out on my
own to backpack quite a lot of years ago 🙂

Me too. I liked the way it mixed scrambling routes in with the walking and
certainly inspired me to be more adventurous in that respect. I think my
first scramble was up Jack's Rake followed by going down Dungeon Ghyll. His
"On Foot in Snowdonia" is equally good.

AndyP said:

"Peewiglet" <[email hidden]> wrote

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Hey! If you're ever at his place again [Bob Allen], please tell him how

much

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pleasure I've had with his "On high Lakeland fells" over the years: it
was my main source of inspiration when I first started going out on my
own to backpack quite a lot of years ago 🙂

Me too.

Hey :-)) I'm glad. It's a great book!

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I liked the way it mixed scrambling routes in with the walking and
certainly inspired me to be more adventurous in that respect.

Me too!

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I think my
first scramble was up Jack's Rake followed by going down Dungeon Ghyll. His
"On Foot in Snowdonia" is equally good.

I've never even heard of that one! Many thanks for the tip - I'll seek
it out :-) I've not spent nearly enough time in Snowdonia.

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On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:15:54 -0000, "Gordon Burns"
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Quoted message said:

Hey! If you're ever at his place again, please tell him how much
pleasure I've had with his "On high Lakeland fells" over the years: it
was my main source of inspiration when I first started going out on my
own to backpack quite a lot of years ago 🙂

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On High Lakeland Fells is being rewritten for republication. The plan was to
make it in a reduced size, something along the lines of the size of
Wainwright so that it could be carried more easily.

Great news! I've noticed it in a softback edition in the shops over
the last year or so, but not yet a small one (but I'll certainly keep
an eye out for it).

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Certain photos will have
that indefinable "star" quality due to the use of expert and very photogenic
models (AKA suckers) who were told to try and look as if they were not using
hands or feet - better photographs you see! Unfortunately royalties will not
accrue.

:-) Are you in the original one? I particularly enjoyed the
photographs. It's such an extremely inspiring book! :-)

Wet fishes,
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On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:26:55 -0000
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re: Bob Allen books in general?

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Me too. I liked the way it mixed scrambling routes in with the walking and
certainly inspired me to be more adventurous in that respect. I think my
first scramble was up Jack's Rake followed by going down Dungeon Ghyll. His
"On Foot in Snowdonia" is equally good.

Escape to the Dales as well.

Sort of related - has anyone been up or down Hell Gill in Mallerstang
recently?

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On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:52:36 +0000, Bootlaces <[email hidden]>

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re: Bob Allen books in general?

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Me too. I liked the way it mixed scrambling routes in with the walking and
certainly inspired me to be more adventurous in that respect. I think my
first scramble was up Jack's Rake followed by going down Dungeon Ghyll. His
"On Foot in Snowdonia" is equally good.

Escape to the Dales as well.

Excellent,thanks - will look that one out too.

Wet fishes,
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On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:15:54 -0000, "Gordon Burns"
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:-) Are you in the original one? I particularly enjoyed the
photographs. It's such an extremely inspiring book! :-)

No, sorry, and I'm not saying where I am in the new one till I've seen how
the photos look!

The Ladyside Pike - Hobcarton Pike ridge is rather fun.

Richard Webb

On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:52:36 +0000, Bootlaces <[email hidden]>

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Sort of related - has anyone been up or down Hell Gill in Mallerstang
recently?

Just the path next to it. Still haven't done the gorge itself, sounds
fun though short. Probably one for warmer weather though ;-)

S.

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