Tuesday 26 July 2011

Saddle up

Blencathra, Bannerdale Crags & Sharp edge

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.







Mini waterfall. Falling from Bannerdale beck

Thats better. A Herdwick, the right sheep.
the wrong sheep





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.



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.



The hand of Dog


Friday 8 July 2011

Mountain out of a Moelfre



After three weeks without running, Billy and I are off out tomorrow to try a tentative run, plod or shuffle. I do try to listen to my body but I often dont like what it tells me. Unfortunately this issue with authority, meant no running for me on a recent camping holiday in beautiful Meirionnydd.


  
Room with a view. Moelfre And Rhinog Fawr

Spot the dog, heading up to the Roman Steps Pass 


Q.   'I thought your dog was called Billy ?'

 A.  "He is"

Q.   'Why did you call him spot then?'

A.  "I didn't"

Q. 'Yes you did. Spot the dog heading up to the......'

A. "No! Spot the dog, heading up....  not Spot the dog"

Q. 'But the caption does say Spot'

 Ad nausium .







Skinny dipping  near the Roman steps


Salty sea dog
The Llyn Peninsular. Yes I know sunsets are corny but I like em.




Heard this blissed out tune the other day. If song 2 is for descending, this one is for ridge running into the sunset or just watching the clouds.

Eyes Be Closed by Washed out