Fells Climbed: Grey Knotts, Brandreth, Base Brown, Green Gable and Great Gable..
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As Claire has taken a bit more interest in our walks and the skills etc associated with it, I elected to let her choose the location for this Sunday's stroll. Scanning the map, she picked Great Gable (A good choice I may add). After discussing the merits of the myriad of ascent options, it was decided a start from Honister.
We set off, with me weighed down with the tripod for my camera and other kit. As the weather was nice, I taught Claire some movement skills associated with simple scrambling and we moved over some small rocky outcrops. This stood us in good stead as we ascended Great Gable as there was a couple of "sporty" moves for the inexpericinced. Alas, the clag was pretty solid up high, apart from a brief interlude on the way from Green Gable to Great Gable, which is shown above.
We met up with a mature couple at the summit who were struggling with their navigation and so took them under our wing for the descent as we went old school with a map and compass, including one pokey downclimb which required a little "spotting". We arrived back at the car over six hours after setting off. A good day out but a longish drive home. I may let Mrs W pick more often if she keeps up this talent of picking classic summits!!!
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