Lakeland Hills

Old Man. Did Haystacks last October. Just felt more sense of achievement with Old Man.
 
Did the Old Man two years ago in March on a day sent from heaven, warm and gin clear sky, half way up there was a foot of snow on the ground. Made for a great and slippy day.

Did Haystacks, the first time, with my boys then aged 8 and 15, makes a good memory
 
Mexboroseasider said:
Haystacks. Lots of nooks and crannies.

Plus Wainwright’s favourite. I think his ashes may be scattered there.
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I've subscibed to this guy's you tube channel for a number of years. Here's his vlog from a couple of months ago up to Wainwright,s final resting place. Enjoy - great view up Haystacks
 
In normal times Haystacks.

Remember getting upto the top of the Old Man many years ago - blowing a little bit - and sat on the summit was an old bloke wearing a tweed suit with waistcoat and brown brogues. Couldn't believe it.
 
Macseasider said:
In normal times Haystacks.

Remember getting upto the top of the Old Man many years ago - blowing a little bit - and sat on the summit was an old bloke wearing a tweed suit with waistcoat and brown brogues. Couldn't believe it.
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Last time we went up Old Man a young lady stripped off for a swim in the tarn ,mind you it was rather warm.🏊‍♂️
 
GJJW said:
Any good spot recommendations for wild camping?
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Angle tarn on the Wainwright coast to coast above patterdale is a nice remote place which I've done outside the tourist months and your usually on your own to stargaze and chill.
 
GJJW said:
Any good spot recommendations for wild camping?
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Sprinkling Tarn, end of the Langdale Valley and up a bit, google it

Old Man all the way, had some really challenging winter walks up there in years gone by. Always did it as circular walk

Wainright's ashes scattered by Innominate Tarn, beautiful little spot
 
If you fancy wild camping, come up to Scotland. As long as you are not in someone's garden, or around Loch Lomond, you can camp wild camp wherever. Looks really daft, though, when you get divs camping in car parks.
 
We camped at the Applecross farm campsite in the Highlands many years ago. In the middle of the night I was woken by a very loud crunching sound right outside the tent. I opened the flap and shone the torch... to find myself faced with a fully grown red deer stag complete with full set of antlers, not 10 yards away eating the grass. He raised his head and stared me out. I thought I must be dreaming. The farmer had brought a herd down into the campsite field late in the evening. Presumably, before sending them off for the chop; next morning they had gone.
 
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Tangerinemoss said:
If you fancy wild camping, come up to Scotland. As long as you are not in someone's garden, or around Loch Lomond, you can camp wild camp wherever. Looks really daft, though, when you get divs camping in car parks.
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One ambition of mine is to wild camp and fish on the west coast of Harris, on the marram grass ledge above the beach (Tràigh Mheilein) opposite Scarp. It’s famous for the “rocket post” experimental attempts at mail delivery across to the island in the 30s. You have to walk in a few miles, so the campervans can’t get there.
 
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Archibald Knox said:
One ambition of mine is to wild camp and fish on the west coast of Harris, on the marram grass ledge above the beach, opposite Scarp. It’s famous for the “rocket post” attempts in the 30s. You have to walk in a few miles, so the campervans can’t get there.
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Love the beach at Hushnish, but haven't walked that last bit. Was planning to this summer, we had booked a cottage along that road for July, and it was on the list. When this shxt gets too real, I think about all those great beaches on Harris, Barra and Vatersay, better than valium 👍
 
Tangerinemoss said:
Love the beach at Hushnish, but haven't walked that last bit. Was planning to this summer, we had booked a cottage along that road for July, and it was on the list. When this shxt gets too real, I think about all those great beaches on Harris, Barra and Vatersay, better than valium 👍
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Tràigh Mheilein, opposite Scarp, is a long beach, much bigger than Hushinish, with beautiful white sand. It’s like the Caribbean... apart from the temperature of the water! The closer you camp to the beach, the fewer the midges if there is an onshore breeze, I believe. A satellite view of it is my screensaver.

Just to the east of it there is a river outlet from the freshwater Loch a’ Ghlinne into the bay of Loch Crabhadail, where the salmon and sea trout run in summer. The rights on the loch and its river are held by the Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate, I believe, and there will be bailiffs/ghillies around with their clients. Though a day ticket might be reasonable. But they can’t stop you freely fishing in the sea closeby, as long as you can show your targets are sea fish by the type of tackle/bait you are using. They get a bit tetchy though, if they think you are going after their “silver fish”, before they make it up the river.

The law in Scotland as applies to salmon and sea trout. “If any person without legal right, or without written permission from a person having such right, fishes for or takes salmon in any waters including any part of the sea within one mile of mean low water springs, he shall be guilty of an offence.”
 
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We camped at Windermere Marina Village last year and very nice too.

Mex, yes indeed they will still be there.
 
Great thread. I love this sort of thread where people talk of their adventures. Some of you have done and achieved so much more than I have in this country. Your descriptions means I can almost picture the places you've been. Cheers. 👍
 
The Old Man, Haystacks and in fact all of the Lakeland Fells suddenly appear very appealing🙁
I'm currently "in the middle" of redoing all the Wainwrights... started on my 55th birthday (30 years after the first time🤪) and this d*mm coronavirus is putting a spanner in the works unfortunately. Nice to have such beautiful weather atm but frustrating. There are worse things happening so I shouldn't complain.
 
There’s a terrific campsite with parking at the rear of Rydal Hall (and also has a lovely cafe and camping facilities).
It isn’t wild camping, but you’re surrounded by hills, so kind of feels like it.
It’s also a short walk down a nice track to Rydal water, Ambleside, and Loughrigg Terrace - a beautiful little walk.
You can even use the Hall’s gardens and meditation area.
There’s also the rather excellent Badger Bar (old pub) 5 mins walk, with its real ales and badger feeding after dark.
 
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There’s a great campsite in Eskdale in the Lakes near the village of Boot. Very handy for climbing Scafell. We were planning on going there this summer for Eskfest... one of the most laidback and friendly small music festivals in the country. But I will bet that will soon be cancelled for this year.
 
Tangerinemoss said:
If you fancy wild camping, come up to Scotland. As long as you are not in someone's garden, or around Loch Lomond, you can camp wild camp wherever. Looks really daft, though, when you get divs camping in car parks.
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Gutted as I try to get up near Gairloch every year around June- hopefully will still be able to this year!
 
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