Scafell pike

[THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558]

I can’t see why not at minute 

start a new job at Easter so will make sure that is clear

[WILF 44,315]

48 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said:

I can do July

 

 

Yeah, it’s looking like we could be at war so you will definitely be surplus to requirements ! 
 

[Greyman 25,261]

Should be ok for the 18th, so what’s the deal is it a case of drive up walk up and down said mountain and drive back, or are we making an overnighter of it, would rather camp out personally but no a few will want a soft bed and a bath

[NEWKID 26,191]

I'll probably head up on the Friday, it's a 6 hour drive from here so don't fancy driving it on the day.

If any of the lads down this way (greyman, Dytkos could get DC on the way through as well) want a lift I'll have room to save on vehicles etc..

[Accip74 7,112]

33 minutes ago, Rusty_terrier said:

Looks like the dates set how high is it. I've got a decent hill close to me at 780m between gym and doing that every other weekend I should be fit enough lol

I don’t think you have to be that fit tbh. I’ve done a few around a 1000m or over in the Basque Country in the last couple of years without any prep. My six year old was up to maybe 700+m looking down on circling vultures last year.....

[WILF 44,315]

The height won’t bother me in the slightest......because, if by some mental slip I can be arsed to come along, I will be sat at the bottom in a bed chair with my Coleman, a mug of tea and radio 4 like any normal sane person.

[Greyman 25,261]

3 hours ago, NEWKID said:

I'll probably head up on the Friday, it's a 6 hour drive from here so don't fancy driving it on the day.

If any of the lads down this way (greyman, Dytkos could get DC on the way through as well) want a lift I'll have room to save on vehicles etc..

I have plenty of parking at mine mate and am 2mins off the m5 so if people want to meet up here and jump in with others they are welcome to leave a few cars here, bit better having some company and sharing fuel than taking a convoy up

[dytkos 17,536]

Just checked, I'm working on the Friday night so might need to book a day or 2 off,  plenty of time, want to get my fishing comp. dates in first

Cheers, D.

[THE STIFFMEISTER 14,558]

It’s the smallest of the three peaks and lies somewhere between the two , not as easy as Snowdon , not as challenging as the Ben. There’s not really any need to train as such as it’s not an exped . A water bottle , a hat , a waterproof jacket in a daysack will do. 

It needs boots for the ankles but I’ve been up in trail trainers and broke in a pair of brand new boots on it as well. 

Dont be thinking it’s particularly arduous . A bad weather change on hellvellyn or a slip on the steps at coniston will spoil your day , scafell is a slow long slog , good underfoot and a good one for those who aren’t normally into the hills to tick off a list

[NEWKID 26,191]

7 minutes ago, dytkos said:

Just checked, I'm working on the Friday night so might need to book a day or 2 off,  plenty of time, want to get my fishing comp. dates in first

Cheers, D.

Fishing comp will be 20th weekend mate...

I'll start a thread later..

[dytkos 17,536]

9 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said:

It’s the smallest of the three peaks and lies somewhere between the two , not as easy as Snowdon , not as challenging as the Ben. There’s not really any need to train as such as it’s not an exped . A water bottle , a hat , a waterproof jacket in a daysack will do. 

It needs boots for the ankles but I’ve been up in trail trainers and broke in a pair of brand new boots on it as well. 

Dont be thinking it’s particularly arduous . A bad weather change on hellvellyn or a slip on the steps at coniston will spoil your day , scafell is a slow long slog , good underfoot and a good one for those who aren’t normally into the hills to tick off a list

My godfather, got me out Youth Hostelling back in the day. R.I.P. uncle Brian.

D.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Hartley

 

[dytkos 17,536]

7 minutes ago, NEWKID said:

Fishing comp will be 20th weekend mate...

I'll start a thread later..

Yeah mate, that's what I'm booking off, the whole week

Cheers, D.

[Greyman 25,261]

2 hours ago, dytkos said:

Yeah mate, that's what I'm booking off, the whole week

Cheers, D.

I thought the hill walk was 18 July and fishing 20 August ??? Or am I getting confused already

[dytkos 17,536]

3 minutes ago, Greyman said:

I thought the hill walk was 18 July and fishing 20 August ??? Or am I getting confused already

No you got it mate, I'm prioritizing my holiday bookings for the comp, hill walk is a secondary consideration

[NEWKID 26,191]

2 hours ago, dytkos said:

Yeah mate, that's what I'm booking off, the whole week

Cheers, D.

Recovery time gets longer and longer each year!! Lol