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Lakes September 2008 - Scafell and Slight Side

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:10:58 GMT

A fast and furious ascent from Wasdale Head via Brown Tongue and Hollow Stones to the semi-scramble of Lords Rake. The return was made down Long Green to Slight Side, thence via Hardrigg Gill to the Old Corpse Road.

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Lakes September 2008 - Low Fell and Bag End

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:57:37 GMT

A morning walk to the delightful Low Fell including the Birkett top of Darling Fell before a brighter afternoon at Jayne's house.

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Lakes August 2008 Day 3

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:47:47 GMT

An interesting traverse of the Mosedale Horseshoe from Pillar to Red Pike via the high level route and the view of Pillar Rock, and including a visit to Steeple plus a hair-raising descent of Dore Head.

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Lakes August 2008 Day 2

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:49:35 GMT

An epic day to Scafell Pike from Brotherilkeld in Eskdale.

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Lakes August 2008 Day 1

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:38:53 GMT

A quick late afternoon dash into Langdale for some fun on Jacks Rake.

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Lakes July 2008 Day 3

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:27:35 GMT

For the last full day of our trip I wanted to try something a little different, away from the summer crowds, but still exhibiting that typical Lake District appeal. Caw and Stickle Pike fitted the bill perfectly, the weather was much improved if a little

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Lakes July 2008 Day 2

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:18:50 GMT

A Wainwright bagging trip to Wasdale where it stayed dry for once for teh ascent of the impressive Yewbarrow, before returning via the solitude beside Over Beck.

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Lakes July 2008 Day 1

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:09:47 GMT

A short three night trip to the Lakes started with this afternoon excursion to Castle Crag which evolved into an exploration of Rigghead Quarries, a visit to a cloud covered High Spy and descent via an interesting route.

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Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:34:05 GMT

An album showing the sights to see through the year at Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

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Lakes April 2008 Day 8

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:59:55 GMT

The last day of my holiday saw me visit Wasdale Head. Now, it always seems to rain whenever I start a walk in Wasdale and today was no exception. I set out to climb Kirk Fell via Black Sail, and then enjoy the Gable Traverse, but things didn't quite go

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