Things don't seem to go to plan these days, had intended for a long run but it's been a busy week and I feel a bit pooped ! So up later than planned, and then wet again ! So head to Staveley for a coffee and croissant, the to Ambleside for some Christmas shopping.
Eventually I head off towards Coniston but no sooner than Clappersgate I encounter snow so swing right a Skelwith and park Cali on Elterwater Common. Well at least snow is better than on rain and it's not windy either. I head over Lingmoor, down through campsite, where I get a round of applause from a couple of walkers sheltering whilst contemplating the weather, and then along to Stickle Barn.
I climb up Stickle Ghyll but bear off right and eventually, after a lot of trudging through soft snow, to the main ridge that runs along between Easedale and Langdale. It's hard going, no obvious path and no footprints, in fact don't see anyone all day on the fells, and then eventually to Silver Howe. Then follow obvious path down and then not so obvious nightmare route back to the Common, got caught out here once before.
A bit wet and a bit cold but soon get warmed up and enjoy tea and a mince pie (arghh, can't believe I've just admitted to that) and then to Chester's for more Christmas shopping and NO food naughtiness.
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