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Bannerdale Crags

Walked on 04/04/2014

Start Point: Mungrisdale (NY 361 303)

Mungrisdale – East Ridge – Bannerdale Crags – Bowscale Fell – Bowscale Tarn – Bowscale – Mungrisdale

Distance: 6.7 miles Total Ascent: 560 metres Time Taken: 4 hours Start Time: 07:45

Weather: Overcast, 10°C

Today we had a walk up the east ridge of Bannerdale Crags. The views weren’t so great and neither are the photos but the fresh air and the silence was. This route will feature in Trail magazine in the August edition.

Bannerdale Crags

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A dull morning at Mungrisdale.

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Souther Fell across the River Glenderamackin.

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A (sort of) view to Bannerdale Crags - there wasn't much to see through the murk today but it was far better than being in the office!

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Looking back along the valley from the start of the climb of the east ridge.

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Bright eyed and not so bushy tailed - a new haircut for Dougal.

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A glimpse of Bannerdale.

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Looking back down the east ridge.

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Living on a razor's edge, balancing on a ledge...

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Climbing the east ridge.

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The view from higher up.

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The Wainwright summit cairn on Bannerdale Crags. I don't know who that cheery old chappie was - he no speak and he no move!

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On the highest point - has he gone yet?

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Bowscale Tarn.

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Colourful sheep.

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