The Wainwright Fells

Total distance, 4.55 km ( 2.83 miles) - Total ascent, 495m (1623ft) - Time Taken, 3hrs - Date, 26/02/10, -Temperature : plus 1.6 c Wind chill : minus 5.2 c Max wind speed 29.2 mph Average wind speed 17.1 mph,(data from Weatherline)
Summits - Seat Sandal

Route Map

I had planned to do a circuit over Seat Sandal then back to Dollywagon Pike and Nethermost Pike however the weather conditions changed my mind. The wind drove the falling snow and spindrift into our faces making for a somewhat painful climb. Still despite the wind the walk was enjoyable, especially the snow and ice by Raise Beck.

Looking down the Pass of Dunmail Raise towards the Lion and the Lamb.

The path up Raise Beck.

A recent avalanche across the path.

The ice covered path.

Snow bridging Raise Beck.

Raise Beck covered by snow.

Diva warms her nose.

Snow agaist the wall, that leads to the summit.

Approaching the summit.

The summit.

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Frozen Grisedale Tarn.

Raise Beck disappers under the snow.

Heading down, looking towards Steel Fell.

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