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« Reply #360 on: April 30, 2012, 08:07:02 PM » |
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At the official starting point at the RNLI station. Impressive looking handshake if I might say. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #361 on: April 30, 2012, 08:07:41 PM » |
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The cliffs of St Bees Head overlooking a stormy Irish Sea - a taste of what was to come! | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #362 on: April 30, 2012, 08:12:17 PM » |
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Our first pack-off breather, about 2 miles in at St Bees light house. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #363 on: April 30, 2012, 08:17:46 PM » |
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Gorgeous, heather-covered cliffs at the most northerly point of the walk and where we started to walk inland, away from the sea. The quality of light on an exceptionally overcast day doesn't really do it justice but you'll have to take my word for it. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #364 on: April 30, 2012, 08:22:18 PM » |
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A monument to the Coast to Coast walker on the approach to Moor Row, the last built-up area before the lake district. Around 4 to 5 miles from St Bees. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #365 on: April 30, 2012, 08:24:51 PM » |
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A posed shot in Moor Row of me eating what was possibly the worst flapjack I've ever had. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #366 on: April 30, 2012, 08:34:47 PM » |
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The photos dried up at that point on day one, as the weather and terrain worsened significantly. I seem to remember spending most of the afternoon stopping every 50 yards on the first steep climb and then literally risking, if not life, then definitely limb on the corresponding mud bath of a descent. The lowest point of the walk for me. This shot was taken as we packed up after our first night under canvas. Spirits were lifted by the arrival the sun, although I was now facing the Lake District ahead with massive trepidation. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #367 on: April 30, 2012, 08:39:09 PM » |
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The weather improved through the morning until we entered the Lake District in glorious sunshine. This is the approach to Ennerdale Water. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #368 on: April 30, 2012, 08:49:04 PM » |
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Nice photos Jack
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« Reply #369 on: April 30, 2012, 08:50:03 PM » |
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« Reply #370 on: April 30, 2012, 08:53:02 PM » |
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Taking the weight off along the shores of Ennerdale Water. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #371 on: April 30, 2012, 08:58:18 PM » |
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A view south to the imposing, rocky peak of Pillar. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #372 on: April 30, 2012, 09:08:24 PM » |
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The rather beautiful & rugged Black Sail Hut youth hostel. This marked the start of our first Lake District climb. Despite the magnificent sunshine, I was full of dread for the ascent ahead. | Click to see full-size image. |
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« Reply #373 on: April 30, 2012, 09:35:19 PM » |
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Great photos,
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« Reply #374 on: April 30, 2012, 09:36:24 PM » |
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A view back down the valley we'd just climbed up, with a rainbow on show. This was probably the high point for me. My fears for the climb and my ability to do it had been unfounded. I did have to keep stopping to rest the legs but I was able to go a bit faster than Geo, so by the time he'd caught up, I was ready to go again. | Click to see full-size image. |
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