Hi V&G,

Remote is an understatement, not surprised you had all but the very beginning of
this pack-back to yourselves. I know where you started from, after that it was
all new to us. Really good photos of an area we are unlikely to see, so that
always makes the photos fascinating.

Fabulous weather for you this time, glad the trains worked out okay at the
beginning.

Cheers
Ann

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "vg" <vgy@...> wrote:
>
> A superb 5-day trek around the remote Ben Alder group of mountains bounded by
Loch Ossian, Loch Ericht, Loch Ghuilbinn & Loch Treig, starting at Corrour
station and ending at Tulloch station. The route is mainly on good paths and
tracks with just one significant rough pathless section between Dubh Lochan and
the Allt Gualainn a' Chàrra Mhòir.
>
> The outward leg from Corrour station follows the southern shore of Loch Ossian
and ascends via the Uisge Labhair to the upper reaches of the glen.
> The southern section traverses Bealach Cumhann, descends near the Alder Burn
to Benalder Cottage and climbs to Bealach Breabag and the summit of Sròn Coire
na h-lolaire for a fine view of Beinn Bheòil and Loch Ericht.
> The eastern section descends via the shore of Loch a' Bhealaich Bheithe to
Culra Lodge for a splendid view of Ben Alder's superb eastern corries and the
neighbouring Geal-Chàrn group.
> The north-eastern section traverses the An Lairig from Loch Pattack to Dubh
Lochan and descends to Loch Ghuilbinn and Strath Ossian.
> The north-western section ascends the footpath over the lower slopes of Chno
Dearg and Coire Dhearcaig to Fersit for a final hike along the minor road to the
A85 and Tulloch station.
>
> Our second expedition to Scotland in 2012, we were again blessed with fine
sunny conditions and clarity but a quite debilitating heat in the latter half.
Despite the high temperatures and lack of wind we experienced no midges at all.
The first and last days were largely spent on the driving and train journeys and
were planned to be short. Late in the first day near Corrour Lodge an activity
group was setting off and a few people were returning, after that we didn't see
another walker for the rest of the trek.
>
> http://v-g.me.uk/Trips/T0963/T0963.htm
>
> Regards
> V&G
>

Hi Sherran, glad you liked the album, i've tried posting comments on the album
and it seems to work, sometimes picasa just doesn't like to play! Steve.









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Another bit of Derbyshire to enjoy Angela, and I did too!  looks like the
footpaths up to Higger Tor and Carlswark are becoming quite erroded, there does
not seem to be so much preservation work going on in Derbyshrie as in the
Lakes?  Thanks again for all the memories..
Freddie.


________________________________
From: Angela <angela@...>
To: OFC <fellwalkingclub@...>
Sent: Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 11:14
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. The Burbage Valley


 
Hi all

After taking advantage of the good weather to reproof the tent ready for some
trips north I escaped yesterday for a walk around the Burbage Valley.

The photos are now on the website:

http://www.peakwalker.net

Having just booked 5 nights away I have just realised I now only have a
fortnight before we head north and with a bank holiday and my parents 50th
wedding anniversary celebrations in-between it's going to be a challenge to fit
everything I want to get done in before we escape to Braithwaite.

PS It's only fair to warn you all the 14th - 19th June is likely to be very wet
in the north lakes as we will be stopping there in a tent. I'd also avoid
Eskdale 8th - 11th July as we will be there in a tent as well and there are no
need for rain dances when John and I are camping.

Regards
Angela
www.peakwalker.net

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Dave,

Just caught up with your last three postings, some fine deer photos, and some
classic limestone pavement too. Pity the orchids weren't in flower for you, they
really had a cold start to early spring. Perhaps they are now flourishing better
having had some warmth.

cheers
Ann

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "KidstyPike" <djbrown1944@...> wrote:
>
> On a fine and mainly sunny morning we decided to have a run out to Silverdale
to see how the Lady's Slipper Orchid located in the area was coming along.
According to my records it was in full flower at this time time last year.
However we were badly disappointed when we got there as the plant was barely 8"
high and with not a sign of any flowers. Undeterred we made our way first to
Sandside for a short walk along the promenade and then on towards nearby
Milnthorpe for a walk in Dallam Park and along the River Bela.
> Pictures from the day are now available to view on the website for those
wishing to do so.
> Regards,
> Dave
>
>
> http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/
>

Every now and again, I post a link to Pendle photos. I don't expect folk to be
on the edge of their seats, cancel a visit to the pub or postpone other vital
tasks to view them, but sometimes things just seem a little different. The
report is in the May folder: http://www.summiteer.co.uk/Recent%20Walks.html
along with other recent walks and stuff.
Cheerio for now,
Richard

Looks like you had a really good time Geoff, like you I was making the best of
the weather last week. (picture will follow, eventually).  I have not been back
to that area since doing my Munro round so great to see the old country looking
in such fine fettle, worth the travel.  Is that a new tent you're using?
Regards,
Freddie.


________________________________
From: Roger and Ann <hiley105@...>
To: fellwalkingclub@...
Sent: Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 21:46
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. Re: Around the Ben Alder Mountains
5-day backpack


 
Hi V&G,

Remote is an understatement, not surprised you had all but the very beginning of
this pack-back to yourselves. I know where you started from, after that it was
all new to us. Really good photos of an area we are unlikely to see, so that
always makes the photos fascinating.

Fabulous weather for you this time, glad the trains worked out okay at the
beginning.

Cheers
Ann

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "vg" <vgy@...> wrote:
>
> A superb 5-day trek around the remote Ben Alder group of mountains bounded by
Loch Ossian, Loch Ericht, Loch Ghuilbinn & Loch Treig, starting at Corrour
station and ending at Tulloch station. The route is mainly on good paths and
tracks with just one significant rough pathless section between Dubh Lochan and
the Allt Gualainn a' Chàrra Mhòir.
>
> The outward leg from Corrour station follows the southern shore of Loch Ossian
and ascends via the Uisge Labhair to the upper reaches of the glen.
> The southern section traverses Bealach Cumhann, descends near the Alder Burn
to Benalder Cottage and climbs to Bealach Breabag and the summit of Sròn Coire
na h-lolaire for a fine view of Beinn Bheòil and Loch Ericht.
> The eastern section descends via the shore of Loch a' Bhealaich Bheithe to
Culra Lodge for a splendid view of Ben Alder's superb eastern corries and the
neighbouring Geal-Chàrn group.
> The north-eastern section traverses the An Lairig from Loch Pattack to Dubh
Lochan and descends to Loch Ghuilbinn and Strath Ossian.
> The north-western section ascends the footpath over the lower slopes of Chno
Dearg and Coire Dhearcaig to Fersit for a final hike along the minor road to the
A85 and Tulloch station.
>
> Our second expedition to Scotland in 2012, we were again blessed with fine
sunny conditions and clarity but a quite debilitating heat in the latter half.
Despite the high temperatures and lack of wind we experienced no midges at all.
The first and last days were largely spent on the driving and train journeys and
were planned to be short. Late in the first day near Corrour Lodge an activity
group was setting off and a few people were returning, after that we didn't see
another walker for the rest of the trek.
>
> http://v-g.me.uk/Trips/T0963/T0963.htm
>
> Regards
> V&G
>




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Hi Maggie,

Also playing catch up on messages and albums, as you are with your walk photos.
Really enjoyed your four new albums.

Firstly, though last posted, your photos with my ex-camera on Mellbreak looked
very good. Maybe I didn't need a new one, though Roger has just reminded me that
it was great on a fine day, it was on others aspects, like indoor work and a few
other things that it failed. Glad you had a nice day, while we were battling the
route up mighty Claife Heights with little success at the same time LOL
Low Ling Crag is a worthy objective for us from the cottage and a fine spot to
eat lunch, we have done so on several occasions.

So glad you did the Cockley Beck route up Crinkles, I did it many years ago with
my two small daughters, the eldest ones. We had a superb day, and returned the
way you did. I still enjoy looking at our photos from there, nothing changes in
the landscape and the weather was also hot that day.

We were staying at the Youth Hostel near Cockley Beck,Black Hall Farm. It has
long since ceased to be a YH. It was a great place (stayed twice in the early
seventies). We ate meals at the table with the farming family and we all shared
one bathroom with a combined toilet. The mattresses were straw filled and formed
a deep hollow in the sagging springs of the bunks !

Roger, myself and our two younger chidren have also walked your Duddon valley
route up Harter Fell, though there were more conifers there when we did so. It
makes a nice change doing it that way.Tyhe eskdale needle is a good place to
visit, it is often difficult to spot from the valley below.

No wonder you are now tired, especially after your very long and very hot walk
with Neil in the same beautiful area the next day. How I love Upper Eskdale :-)
A funny photo of a very small Neil on that latter album, he was much bigger when
I saw him last LOL

Looking forward to seeing your remaining walks.

Ann x

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Maggie" <maggie@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Still catching up with my photos from last week, this one is from Wednesday.
>
> Previously I've always walked Harter Fell and Hard Knott from Eskdale so for a
change I drove over Wrynose Pass and parked at Birks Bridge in the Duddon
Valley:
>
https://picasaweb.google.com/103457454887079512081/HarterFellHardKnottTheEskdale\
NeedleFromTheDuddonValley#
>
> My walk from Thursday with Neil around some Eskdale Birkett tops is also up
now if anyone fancies a look:
>
https://picasaweb.google.com/103457454887079512081/SomeEskdaleBirkettTopsWithNei\
l#
>
> Maggie
>

Hi Steve,

I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms from not seeing any of your photos for
a while, then up popped this excellent walk. The captions had us both chuckling
as always, and the huge variety of piccies were really enjoyable.

So many favourites, don't know where to start. Number seven of 'Black Combe
becomes blacker' was suberb, as were all of those sunset photos. a great shot of
the sun dropping. Your flower photos were lovely and ahowed great detail,'Yum,
yum, yum' being outstanding. 'Ever had the feeling you are being watched' had a
lovely star-burst sun effect.

Is the Meditation Centre the Buddist temple or is that situated elsewhere ?

We really must visit Ulverston and the Hoad again. It is a lovely small town,
but when we were last there the Hoad was covered in scafolding.

Lovely weather, not too hot either as I remember, as we were enjoying the same
on Tiree that day.

Looking forward to your next set !

Cheers
Ann
--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "steven" <splatteredboy@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all, two weeks ago i decided that with the weather being really good that
i'd explore the Ulverston area.
>
> I started of from Ulverston station and walked through the grounds of
Swarthmoor Hall and onto the village of Great Urswick, lots to see already
including an ancient hill fort and some overly friendly Cattle.
>
> From here i followed the Sunbrick lane onto Birkrigg Common, a place i've been
many times but always find it enjoyable.
>
> The next step led me down through Willington Wood to Conishead Priory then
onto the shore. Again, lots to see including many and varied towers and
monuments.
>
> The last leg of the walk was to Canal Foot then along the canal and back into
Ulverston.
>
> A great varied walk and very enjoyable. The highlight though was getting my
boots off!!
>
> Piccies are at:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/117846109184265727925/UlverstonAndBirkrigg#
>
> Sorry there are a fair few but a good 15 miler walk that deserved many
photo's.
>
> Steve.
>

Hi Bob and Glenis,

I know you'll be a few days before seeing this reply, as hopefully you are in
Keswick at this very moment and enjoying a nice break up here before the Bank
Holiday crowds.

What a nice gentle walk in lovely wide-open Dales scenery, simply beautiful with
far reaching views to the classic Yorkshire Peaks. Good to see a modest charge
of £2 for a car park at the beginning of a walk, no-one objects to paying that,
a few folk here could learn a lot from that excellent approach.

Dismal Hill is a bit of a sad name:-( Whoever named it should have been with the
New Zealander who called one of the mountains out there 'Mt Brilliant', but then
there was a 'Hopeless Hut' in that region too LOL

Lovely limestone pavements and blocks passed on your walk, what a super place
for a lunch spot.

Cheers
Ann



--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Bob Eaves" <bob.eaves48@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone...On Sunday we did our third short stretch of the Ribble Way. A
lovely sunny, cloudless day with a nice breeze to keep it pleasant. We walked
from Horton in Ribblesdale to Old Ing to pick up the track where we left off
last time. We then walked back to Horton on the Ribble Way enjoying long
distance views of the wide open spaces of the Yorkshire Dales. After a  short
walk of about six miles we finished up in the Crown Inn for liquid refreshment.
>
> The photos are here for anyone who would like to look.
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/116969587282945163246/TheRibbleWayOldIngToHorton
>
> Regards to all,
>
> Bob and Glenis.
>

Hi Angela,

A good choice for yesterday, lovely weather too. Today was a nice day too,
cooler and slightly overcast but still some sunshine. Looks good for the weekend
again, but not tomorrow. Dare I say it, we do need some rain, but a pity it
can't all fall overnight ! I shall heed your warning of rain to come when you
are here and plan our walks and washing days accordingly !

A really lovely walk, great open moorland wih excellent views and interesting
shaped rocky tors and outcrops.

Good advice on that bench as you started your walk, we should take far more time
to 'stand and stare' or even 'sit and stare'!

Cheers
Ann



--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Angela" <angela@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> After taking advantage of the good weather to reproof the tent ready for some
trips north I escaped yesterday for a walk around the Burbage Valley.
>
> The photos are now on the website:
>
> http://www.peakwalker.net
>
> Having just booked 5 nights away I have just realised I now only have a
fortnight before we head north and with a bank holiday and my parents 50th
wedding anniversary celebrations in-between it's going to be a challenge to fit
everything I want to get done in before we escape to Braithwaite.
>
> PS It's only fair to warn you all the 14th - 19th June is likely to be very
wet in the north lakes as we will be stopping there in a tent. I'd also avoid
Eskdale 8th - 11th July as we will be there in a tent as well and there are no
need for rain dances when John and I are camping.
>
>
> Regards
> Angela
> www.peakwalker.net
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hi Richard,

Finally this evening, a trip up Pendle! Interesting to see a different route
with some of the local buildings on the way. That Mill building looks huge, I
also wonder what it will be used for now it has been purchased. Lovely photos of
the fawns, and your two sun-burst sunset photos were really good.

I also caught up with your Barrowford and Barley album which was a new one. Nice
to see a photo of Mrs R, though does she know she is up for sale, and that she
is second in line to the car advert ? LOL very cheeky Mr R !

Lovely scenery around your way, especially in the sunshine.

Cheers
Ann


--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Richard" <richard.ratcliffe4@...>
wrote:
>
> Every now and again, I post a link to Pendle photos. I don't expect folk to be
on the edge of their seats, cancel a visit to the pub or postpone other vital
tasks to view them, but sometimes things just seem a little different. The
report is in the May folder: http://www.summiteer.co.uk/Recent%20Walks.html
> along with other recent walks and stuff.
> Cheerio for now,
> Richard
>

Hi Ann,
Many thanks for your comments. We have been kept quite busy of late with the
fine weather although this morning we have light rain here.
We did return to the Silverdale Orchid to find it in flower but with only one
flower head it was rather disappointing. The Gait Barrow orchids however were in
flower earlier this week according to a FB friend.
Regards,
Dave


--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Roger and Ann" <hiley105@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> Just caught up with your last three postings, some fine deer photos, and some
classic limestone pavement too. Pity the orchids weren't in flower for you, they
really had a cold start to early spring. Perhaps they are now flourishing better
having had some warmth.
>
> cheers
> Ann
>
> --- In fellwalkingclub@..., "KidstyPike" <djbrown1944@> wrote:
> >
> > On a fine and mainly sunny morning we decided to have a run out to
Silverdale to see how the Lady's Slipper Orchid located in the area was coming
along. According to my records it was in full flower at this time time last
year. However we were badly disappointed when we got there as the plant was
barely 8" high and with not a sign of any flowers. Undeterred we made our way
first to Sandside for a short walk along the promenade and then on towards
nearby Milnthorpe for a walk in Dallam Park and along the River Bela.
> > Pictures from the day are now available to view on the website for those
wishing to do so.
> > Regards,
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/
> >
>

Edith was at her brother's today and I had a dental appointment at 11am which
meant I was unable to travel far. However the appointment didn't last too long
so I decided to stay local and made my way to the Ocean Edge caravan park on the
coast next door to the Heysham Nuclear Power stations. I left the car near the
entrance to Ocean Edge and made my way through an area of land which the Power
Stations landscaped towards the shore at Red Nab.
The pictures from this walk are now available to view on the webpage for those
wishing to do so.
Regards,
Dave
http://www.wainwright-wanderings.co.uk/

Thanks Ann

Funnily enough, Andy has decided not to join me this weekend.....says he's
having a Jubilee Party or something ;o)

Alan

Hi all a few weeks ago i took advantage of glorious weather and walked from
Hycemoor Station (Bootle)out to Eskmeals and walked back along the cliffs and
beach to Millom.

A stunningly beautiful day with a heck of a lot to see, mainly on the shoreline
but some nice views of the fells as well.

The only bad bit was a herd of VERY fiendly Cattle that wanted to get TOO up
close and personal!!!! Oh, and the wet boots and awful blisters!

Best bit.... having a couple of local woofers keep me company for a while.

Piccies are at:

https://picasaweb.google.com/117846109184265727925/BootleMillom#

Steve.

p.s. I hope picasa lets comments be made this time.

Roger & Ann - superbly remote and wild, gorgeous mountain scenery. The train
service is good once onboard, but the essentials like making sure everyone is in
the correct half... words fail me!.

Freddie - fantastic weather if a trifle hot towards the end. That's our standard
TN Voyager tent for joint trips, we've been using it for a few years now. My
solo one is the TN LaserComp.

Regards
V&G

Hi All

After the previous days exertions I had contemplated an easier day. Paul had
arranged to meet Jill and Nigel Bachelor for a walk to the Old Man of Storr. I
had on my `to do' list Blaven, the only Munro on the island that is not part of
the Cuillin ridge and described in many guide books as one of Scotland's finest
mountains. The whole walk from the car park by Loch Slapin is on 5/6 miles, but
that does include 3000ft of ascent. I should have realised that there would be a
steep ascent at some point, considering that the walk in and out is about 3 to 4
miles of the walk.

I arrived early but the temperature was already 20c. The walk began with a
lovely stroll by the Allt na Dunaiche. The river has lovely waterfalls, pools
and gorges. After a couple of miles I stopped, just before the first steepish
climb of the day into the Fionna Choire. There were plenty of people enjoying
the day and I was passed by a large guided party. Once in the Corrie I stopped
to take on more water. It was very hot in the corrie and there was no wind. The
next section of the walk was all uphill to the summit. You have approximately
1700ft of steep ascent over scree, stones and rock to get to the summit. You get
great views of Clach Glas as you climb and reach the eastern edge of the ridge.
The climb was hard work and I had a few stops on the way. Apparently the
temperature at sea level was hitting 28c/82f and in the confines of the corrie
it didn't feel much cooler.

I reached the summit and didn't quite collapse by the summit cairn but I needed
a few minutes to recover. I think I did have a touch of heat exhaustion as I was
not feeling `fine and dandy'.  After a long rest on top and photographs I
reversed my route back to the car. I took it easy on the way down and had a few
stops including one by the burn to take a cold shower, so to speak.

I drove back to Broadford and arranged to meet Paul at the Sligachan Inn. I was
still tired and as a measure of my lack of energy I actually refused the offer
of a Pint!!!! After a sleep back at the cottage I was well enough to have a
lovely evening meal at the Old Inn at Carbost and a pint of course

It was a fitting end to a good day out and the end of a wonderful walking
holiday. On Skye last year we spent every day in waterproofs, this year they
didn't even make it in to the rucsac on most days.

If you are thinking of Skye for a destination I would recommend Carbost as it
gives easy access to the both the Black and Red Cuillin, only short car journeys
and there are plenty of coastal and low level walks nearby. The village has a
small store, Post Office, the Talisker Distillery and the Old Inn has good food
and if you like seafood the daily specials are mainly fresh locally sourced fish
and seafood.

We booked through Island and Highland Cottages. Their website is:
http://www.islands-and-highlands.co.uk/

The photographs are at:
https://picasaweb.google.com/115826655332563308133/BlaBheinn

Just a note about the photographs, I don't usually edit my pictures before
posting but I had to do a bit of tinkering on this set as there was a heavy heat
haze and the longer distance views were not that good.

Hope you enjoy

Ed

>By the way, we found a stray champagne cork in our garden yesterday.
maybe they were imbibing champagne as well as beer at that 'party' when
we were away LOL

Nothing to do with Maureen & I Ann! Lol
We only had one bottle of wine between us during the whole visit & that
wasn't of the fizzy variety!

Angie x


-----Original Message-----
From: Roger and Ann <hiley105@...>
To: fellwalkingclub <fellwalkingclub@...>
Sent: Sat, 26 May 2012 22:20
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. Re: Buckbarrow 24th May
2012





Hi Richard,

Once again a really entertaining account of a great evening walk,
Buckbarrow never fails to please. Looked a fantastic spot for a BBQ, no
wonder you sat or so long eating and drinking with a view like that,
one of our favourite spots.

It goes without saying that you will have taken everything back with
you when you finished, I just wonder if the numerous folk we saw today
emerging from Bleach Green car park in Ennerdale with boxes of cans,
Tesco bags full of food etc will do the same. We cleared up a fair bit
of litter on our return to the car, including two of the ubiquitous
'dog-poo in a bag', one tied to a fence. I could do litter louts
serious mischief, including the mindless dog owners who leave bagged
poo.

Rant over ! Back to your lovely photos. We remarked on that thunder
cloud building up as we walked up to the Hall that evening and heard a
distant rumble or two of thunder. It could be clearly seen above Great
Gable at the head of the valley, but seemingly not on that fell itself
but building in the distance behind. It had gone by the time we walked
home at nine thirty. Very interesting to see the way you chronicled its
development, especially your last photo when it had reached the
contrail.

I endorse all your words about Joss Naylor. I met him years ago at
Black Sail YH and we have caught sight of him running on the fells and
at the Borrowdale Fell race over the years. A true legend, a simply
amazing man. Have you read the book about him written by Keith
Richardson ? If you haven't, try and sneek it onto Mrs Summiteer's
Christmas or birthday list for you. Highly recommended, or should that
be 'Hiley' recommended !

By the way, we found a stray champagne cork in our garden yesterday.
maybe they were imbibing champagne as well as beer at that 'party' when
we were away LOL

Cheers
Ann
--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Richard"
<richard.ratcliffe4@...> wrote:
>
> Good Evening Walkers,
> On Thursday I ascended Buckbarrow from Nether Wasdale, my pal Simon
was with me. It was very hot on the way up, as you might imagine, but
we enjoyed really good views from the top, that is apart from a couple
of rowdy ne'er do wells having a barbeque up there. Something needs to
be done about this!
> Anyway, as we often say here is the link:
http://www.summiteer.co.uk/2012/May12/Buckbarrow/Bb24.html
> We camped at Church Stile, which I highly recommend!
> Cheers,
> Richard
>

Hi Geoff,

Beautiful images from your trip & lovely, lonely camp sites.
A superb backpack in stunning weather.

Angie


-----Original Message-----
From: vg <vgy@...>
To: fellwalkingclub <fellwalkingclub@...>
Sent: Mon, 28 May 2012 14:05
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. Around the Ben Alder
Mountains 5-day backpack





A superb 5-day trek around the remote Ben Alder group of mountains
bounded by Loch Ossian, Loch Ericht, Loch Ghuilbinn & Loch Treig,
starting at Corrour station and ending at Tulloch station. The route is
mainly on good paths and tracks with just one significant rough
pathless section between Dubh Lochan and the Allt Gualainn a' Chàrra
Mhòir.

The outward leg from Corrour station follows the southern shore of Loch
Ossian and ascends via the Uisge Labhair to the upper reaches of the
glen.
The southern section traverses Bealach Cumhann, descends near the Alder
Burn to Benalder Cottage and climbs to Bealach Breabag and the summit
of Sròn Coire na h-lolaire for a fine view of Beinn Bheòil and Loch
Ericht.
The eastern section descends via the shore of Loch a' Bhealaich Bheithe
to Culra Lodge for a splendid view of Ben Alder's superb eastern
corries and the neighbouring Geal-Chàrn group.
The north-eastern section traverses the An Lairig from Loch Pattack to
Dubh Lochan and descends to Loch Ghuilbinn and Strath Ossian.
The north-western section ascends the footpath over the lower slopes of
Chno Dearg and Coire Dhearcaig to Fersit for a final hike along the
minor road to the A85 and Tulloch station.

Our second expedition to Scotland in 2012, we were again blessed with
fine sunny conditions and clarity but a quite debilitating heat in the
latter half. Despite the high temperatures and lack of wind we
experienced no midges at all. The first and last days were largely
spent on the driving and train journeys and were planned to be short.
Late in the first day near Corrour Lodge an activity group was setting
off and a few people were returning, after that we didn't see another
walker for the rest of the trek.

http://v-g.me.uk/Trips/T0963/T0963.htm

Regards
V&G

Hi Ann & Roger,

An unaccustomed showery day has allowed me to start on my OFC catch up,
then onto my now rather large backlog of walk photos .... unless the
sun reappears of course :o)
It doesn't take long to get way behind again after a trip away.

More lovely images from Tiree, I like the shot of the weathered bow
section of the wreck on the beach, also the close up ones of the Tiree
marbled rock.
What beautiful clear blue sea & lovely sand.
It seems that the majority of the houses are painted white, the classic
thatched house is wonderful, most unusual. It looks as if the edge of
the thatch is held down by a row of hanging rocks.
Trust Harry to find a ball, a rather large one this time!
More nice bird photos too, especially the one of the Curlew.
Most enjoyable viewing.

Angie x


-----Original Message-----
From: Roger and Ann <hiley105@...>
To: fellwalkingclub <fellwalkingclub@...>
Sent: Sun, 27 May 2012 15:09
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. Scottish  island holiday
- Tiree part two





Hi All,

A link to our next part of our Tiree holiday. The sun continues to
shine, the wind is a cold one but ideal temperatures for walking and
exploring.

http://www.loweswatercam.co.uk/120508_Scottish_Adveture_2.htm

Long empty beaches, blue seas and skies, sunshine, typical Hebridean
croft housing, kite-surfing (not us!), a lighthouse and much  more -
hope you enjoy exploring with us.

Thanks to everyone who has commented on our first holiday album.

Cheers
Ann and Roger

Does anyone know why, at random intervals, this site asks me to sign in before
it will let me post - YET, AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE IT CALLS ME JOHN!  If it knows
who I am why does it want me to sign in?

John

From today you may all call me:

"Algal Bloom Monitoring Man"!  and  Himalayan Balsam Eradication Man!

How cool is that?

Bet you are all jealous!


John ;-)

Hi John,

Knowing what your job description entails .... yes I am!!

Angie


-----Original Message-----
From: John Paterson <fornside@...>
To: fellwalkingclub <fellwalkingclub@...>
Sent: Thu, 31 May 2012 16:52
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. I started two new jobs
today - sadly, they are both unpaid.





From today you may all call me:

"Algal Bloom Monitoring Man"!  and  Himalayan Balsam Eradication Man!

How cool is that?

Bet you are all jealous!

John ;-)

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "John Paterson" <fornside@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know why, at random intervals, this site asks me to sign in before
it will let me post - YET, AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE IT CALLS ME JOHN!  If it knows
who I am why does it want me to sign in?
>
> John
>

+1

Well it's just bldy Yahoo I guess, one of its various annoyances!.
V&G

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., Angela Espin <angieespin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Geoff,
>
> Beautiful images from your trip & lovely, lonely camp sites.
> A superb backpack in stunning weather.
>
> Angie

Thanks very much, that's twice this year in Scotland with a perfect 5-day
period!. Magnificent scenery and conditions to match.

Regards
V&G

Hi All

Just a few pictures from a day off walking and a couple of evenings walking
along the loch shore path at the back of the cottage.

Ed

https://picasaweb.google.com/115826655332563308133/SkyePictures

Hi Steve,

Certainly a lot to see, the Ringed Plover photos were exceptional as well as the
oystercatchers eggs, well done for spotting those.

Wonderful sands, and vast blue skies with really interesting clouds. we've never
ventured on those beaches. Must do, as like Angie and john that day, always
viewed them from Black Combe. Great views of the latter in this set of photos.

St Bees head came out well too, somewhere we know well. You caught the
cultivated fields well in the sunshine.

Nice doggies too and the wonkey !

Cheers
Ann

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "steven" <splatteredboy@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all a few weeks ago i took advantage of glorious weather and walked from
Hycemoor Station (Bootle)out to Eskmeals and walked back along the cliffs and
beach to Millom.
>
> A stunningly beautiful day with a heck of a lot to see, mainly on the
shoreline but some nice views of the fells as well.
>
> The only bad bit was a herd of VERY fiendly Cattle that wanted to get TOO up
close and personal!!!! Oh, and the wet boots and awful blisters!
>
> Best bit.... having a couple of local woofers keep me company for a while.
>
> Piccies are at:
>
> https://picasaweb.google.com/117846109184265727925/BootleMillom#
>
> Steve.
>
> p.s. I hope picasa lets comments be made this time.
>

Hi John,

No idea why, we are randomly asked to 'Join this group' too and have to sign in
before we can post, then it says 'you are moderators of this group'. If the
system knows that, it does beg the question why we keep being asked to join ! As
Geoff says, a vagary of Yahoo.

Congratulations on your two unpaid jobs, we have folk doing similar jobs in this
valley.

Ann x

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "John Paterson" <fornside@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know why, at random intervals, this site asks me to sign in before
it will let me post - YET, AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE IT CALLS ME JOHN!  If it knows
who I am why does it want me to sign in?
>
> John
>

Hi Ann

Thanks for your comments.  The old Youth Hostel at Cockley Beck sounds an
interesting place to stay, apart from the beds!

I didn't notice that Neil looked 'legless' on one of my photos until Sherran
pointed it out lol!

I think I'm fully recovered now from all that walking, there was quite a lot of
driving involved too which added to the fatigue.

Maggie

--- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Roger and Ann" <hiley105@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Maggie,
>
> Also playing catch up on messages and albums, as you are with your walk
photos. Really enjoyed your four new albums.
>
> Firstly, though last posted, your photos with my ex-camera on Mellbreak looked
very good. Maybe I didn't need a new one, though Roger has just reminded me that
it was great on a fine day, it was on others aspects, like indoor work and a few
other things that it failed. Glad you had a nice day, while we were battling the
route up mighty Claife Heights with little success at the same time LOL
> Low Ling Crag is a worthy objective for us from the cottage and a fine spot to
eat lunch, we have done so on several occasions.
>
> So glad you did the Cockley Beck route up Crinkles, I did it many years ago
with my two small daughters, the eldest ones. We had a superb day, and returned
the way you did. I still enjoy looking at our photos from there, nothing changes
in the landscape and the weather was also hot that day.
>
> We were staying at the Youth Hostel near Cockley Beck,Black Hall Farm. It has
long since ceased to be a YH. It was a great place (stayed twice in the early
seventies). We ate meals at the table with the farming family and we all shared
one bathroom with a combined toilet. The mattresses were straw filled and formed
a deep hollow in the sagging springs of the bunks !
>
> Roger, myself and our two younger chidren have also walked your Duddon valley
route up Harter Fell, though there were more conifers there when we did so. It
makes a nice change doing it that way.Tyhe eskdale needle is a good place to
visit, it is often difficult to spot from the valley below.
>
> No wonder you are now tired, especially after your very long and very hot walk
with Neil in the same beautiful area the next day. How I love Upper Eskdale :-)
A funny photo of a very small Neil on that latter album, he was much bigger when
I saw him last LOL
>
> Looking forward to seeing your remaining walks.
>
> Ann x
>
> --- In fellwalkingclub@..., "Maggie" <maggie@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > Still catching up with my photos from last week, this one is from Wednesday.
> >
> > Previously I've always walked Harter Fell and Hard Knott from Eskdale so for
a change I drove over Wrynose Pass and parked at Birks Bridge in the Duddon
Valley:
> >
https://picasaweb.google.com/103457454887079512081/HarterFellHardKnottTheEskdale\
NeedleFromTheDuddonValley#
> >
> > My walk from Thursday with Neil around some Eskdale Birkett tops is also up
now if anyone fancies a look:
> >
https://picasaweb.google.com/103457454887079512081/SomeEskdaleBirkettTopsWithNei\
l#
> >
> > Maggie
> >
>

Hi Ann & Roger.

What glorious views for your visit to lovely Ennerdale, certainly a lot
better than it was when Maureen & I walked on the opposite shore!
The colour of the sky & water looks almost tropical!
I also enjoyed the misty early morning shots that Roger took on his
walk with Bethan.
A lovely day to be out early.

Angie x


-----Original Message-----
From: Roger and Ann <hiley105@...>
To: fellwalkingclub <fellwalkingclub@...>
Sent: Wed, 30 May 2012 0:27
Subject: Online Fellwalking Club - The O.F.C. Loweswatercam - Ennerdale
Saturday 26th May





Hi All,

Another hot day, another early morning walk followed by one later in
the afternoon, both giving the dogs chance to swim and keep cool.

Ennerdale was busy with folk sunbathing, swimming and canoeing at the
end of the lake, but once we set off and climbed to the top of Angler's
Crag we left all the crowds behind us.

Photos @
http://www.loweswatercam.co.uk/120526%20Sunny%20Anglers%20Crag.htm

I don't believe we posted our previous short set @
http://www.loweswatercam.co.uk/120524%20Early_Morning_Mists.htm
although we know some of you have already seen them.

Cheers
Roger and Ann