Park at ODG and then steady run along Mickleden for a brisk climb up Rossett Ghyll to the col between Bowfell and Rossett Pike. This is where the BG recce really starts; I follow the small, cairned trod through the crags to join the Bowfell plateau, visibility is great and it's starting to get hot.
Next summit is Esk Pike and then over to Great End, perhaps one of the best positioned peaks in the Lakes. Then to Ill Crag, Broad Crag and the steep, short climb to Sca Fell Pike. Far too many people there today so no stopping and on down to Mickledore. Broad Stand is not an option today and also not a great place to watch. Some guy with his other half descending, first they don't even find the top, heading closer to much steeper ground, and then he jumps down to the ledge (leaving her still up there !)....can't watch this anymore, so head down to the Foxes Tarn path.
Another steep climb to Sca Fell and then a rapid 3000' descent to Wasdale, the scree run gets more fun every time. BG section complete and now in a very hot valley....just one minor issue, my car is at Langdale ! So a short rest and refuelling is required before the steady climb to Styhead and up again to Esk Hause; back to the col between Rossett and Bowfell before heading back down to Langdale; food and drink at the car is much needed as is a watch in the beck.
Another good day out on the fells but days like this are never complete without a beer....so I feel the need to call into the Hawkshead Brewery at Staveley on the way home :-)
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