Ben Vane – 30th April 2016 I picked Ciaran up from Glasgow airport at 12.30. His flight had been delayed. He and I had been keeping a daily watch on the weather forecast over the previous week or so. Our get together had been planned a long time before that and it looked as though a Continue Reading
Archives for April 2016
Carrock Fell, High Pike, Knott and Great Calva
This was a walk in a (relatively) little frequented part of the Lakes. Once up on them, the heights are broad and views expansive and the climbs are gentle. The initial climb up to Carrock Fell was brutal though, the slope not only steep but also covered in deep clinging heather. I had Continue Reading
Some volcano vids
Here are some recently made volcano videos. The National Geographic one is interesting because you can adjust the view. The second is as much an advert for GoPro but, nonetheless, is quite fun. The final one shows Popocateptl in Mexico which I had a good view of in 2014 when I was on neighbouring Continue Reading
More Marilyn bagging in the Lakes
Today I persuaded Julie to accompany me. The prospect of a decent forecast and some Spring snow perhaps swung it. Jet did not need any persuasion. The plan was for two quick(ish) walks followed by a longer circuit in the northern Lakes. First up was Binsey, a detached Fell at 447m (1,467ft) Continue Reading