Blencathra, Bannerdale Crags & Sharp edge
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Sharp Edge |
Mrs sbrt and I had planned on getting away for a camping trip. Unfortunately most of the UK was wetter than an otters pocket. Discretion being the better part of valour, we bottled it and after a brief panic, managed to book a cracking little cottage.
We were based just outside of Mungrisdale, ideally placed for a run up Blencathra and a scramble on Sharp Edge.
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Mini waterfall. Falling from Bannerdale beck |
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Thats better. A Herdwick, the right sheep. |
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the wrong sheep |
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Eeck! |
Also known as Saddleback. The wonderful Cumbric name, Blencathra probably means 'seat at the head of the valley'. The word 'cathra' meaning chair, as in the Welsh Gader Idris.
The short scramble up Sharp Edge wasn't as scary as it looked from below. It turned out to be good fun, requiring hands to be used and a little care to be taken. The reward, was a cereal bar breakfast, on the summit and wonderful views of clouds swirling round the fells.
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Fool in the clouds |
Billy had a great time too. Taking his frisbee to various lakes, meres and waters. He also made a new friend, Tia the cottage owners dog.
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The hand of Dog |