Craig, Russ and I head out; original plan had been for Fairfield but forecast is dire, again, amber and even red rain / flood alerts. But actually is not as bad as that and we opt for our B plan, rather than our C plan.
So to Ambleside and a steady run over the Loughrigg / Silver Howe race route. It is wet and even wetter underfoot, but little wind and not particularly cold either. We make good progress, all keen to burn off the excesses of yesterday, and are soon trying to pick up on Russ's intimate knowledge of the Bermuda Triangle section below Silver Howe; I make some mental notes although it's not clear yet whether this race will run in 2016.
We are soon heading back, and after the sting in the tail of re-ascending Loughrigg, we head out to Lilly Tarn, the only non out and back section. A wet and muddy descent soon brings us back to Ambleside and we enjoy coffee and mince pies in the pouring rain ! Wot no Cali !! Then to the Eagle for a well deserved pint.
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