Eastern Birketts and Wainwright collecting,MLD Duomid XL May 2022
A few emails and messages and we had arranged to meet up on the Cold fell road with my brother and James (JKM) who i know from Trek-lite
It was a near perfect conditions for walking around 14c and a nice breeze,the first Wainwright was Grike,the forest shown on the map has all been removed now
We enjoyed a bite to eat on Crag hill while just soaking in the views around us,you could even see someone on a paddle board down on Ennerdale water
We then had a nice walk around and over Iron crag before picking up lots of water for our camp,after collecting Caw fell summit we spent 20 mins searching out a nice pitch,as the wind had picked up some.We found it towards the eastern end of the Caw fell ridge and the wind died away around 7 pm ish
I had received my new MLD Duomid XL a few days before so it was nice to pitch it out on the hill
Inner up and we were soon all sorted as we all enjoyed the afternoon sun,brewing and chatting away
Jamie sat in his Trailstar |
It seemed my Duomid gave the best windbreak so i was invaded by the chair duo
Scafells in the far distance |
In the far distance we had views all the way across the Solway firth
This Pork and rice is one of my new favorite meals
The late sun and cloud also set off and high lighted the Scafells really well i thought
Jamies new drone caught this pic as we watched the last of the sun as it slipped behind the Galloway hills
The evening was peaceful,but a fresh wind and 4c gave the wind a bit of bite with the windchill added on,but the grey cloudy sky was breaking up as we set off again
The cold temp 5c less with wind gave me another chance to wear my Alpha hat and mitts,these are so light and simply work so well...thanks to the talented Alpinlite
Lank rigg took Jamie to his 150 th Wainwright,below where we had camped
On our way home we called in at Tates cafe in Broughton,absolutely stunning breakfast,if your over this way
Thanks for viewing,Safe travels Peter
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