More good weather.

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The weather has been good again in Cumbria this weekend. Naturally we've been out to make the most of it.
On Saturday we headed east to Glenridding aiming to climb Helvellyn via Striding Edge before going on to climb Seat Sandal, one of our 'Lakes 100' tops still to be ticked off. It was bright, breezy and cool all day and the visibility was superb. The hills which much quieter than anticipated which is always a bonus.

Heading towards the 'Hole in the Wall' at the start of Striding Edge.


Starting Striding Edge.


Susan on the classic grade 1 scramble along the crest of the arete. 


Myself on the arete.


Two shots looking back at the Striding Edge from the scramble up to the summit plateau.




Approaching a surprisingly quiet Helvellyn summit.


Susan's summit pose.


My summit pose.


Looking back at Striding Edge from Nethermost Pike.


The western panorama from Nethermost Pike.


Striding out for Dollywagon Pike on a superb day in Lakeland.


The view south west on route for Dollywagon Pike.


Looking back at Helvellyn from Dollywagon Pike.


Extensive views south west.


Looking towards St. Sunday Crag.


The western panorama from Seat Sandal.


Susan's first time on Seat Sandal summit.


The Outward Bound Hut - Ruthwaite Lodge.


Heading down Grisedale for Glenridding.


A last look up to Ruthwaite Cove.


Today dawned bright and calm so we headed out on the bikes. We wanted to do a different route from home so followed Cycle Route 10 (The Reivers Way) east through Cockermouth and on to Uldale. Here we turned and headed home via the Castle Inn, Eaglesfield, Dean and Branthwaite. We covered about 47 miles and climbed over 3000'. An excellent ride.

Heading east beyond Cockermouth on Cycle Route 10.


A stunning late summer morning in Cumbria.


The route is generally well signposted.


Empty roads most of the way.


Susan as always enjoying her ride.


Heading back west towards the Castle Inn.


Almost home outside Branthwaite.


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