The Wainwright Fells

Buckden Pike - 07/03/10

Total distance, 8.08 km ( 5.02 miles) - Total ascent, 497m (1631ft) - Time Taken, 6hrs - Date, 07/03/10, - Temperature, 7°,
Summits - Buckden Pike

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Making the most of the fantastic weather, a family outing for a circuit around Buckden and onto the Pike. Fantastic views and deep snow, even a little bit of sledging on plastic bags.

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Leaving the car park at Buckden.

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Cray, with Whernside in the background.

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Climbing in the snow.

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Deep snow drifts on the summit level with the wall tops.

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All together on the summit.

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The memorial to the Polish crew of a Wellington that crashed in 1942.

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Sledging on a plastic bag..

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The old Buckden lead mine.

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Returning to Buckden, after a great day.

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