Tag: Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike – 5th Sep 2023

Little Bean loves walking the fells, indeed it was her New Years Resolution (made at school, nothing to do with me) to walk up a mountain this year. And yet somehow we had got to September, done many amazing things, but not climbed many mountains. The weather was set to be great. Too good to be honest but also a great chance to get out. It was hot hot hot and we were so grateful of the streams on the way up and back down to throw cold water over ourselves and jump into by the end of the walk.

Walking with Grandma to, we started and finished our walk up Scafell Pike from the National Trust car park at Wasdale Head. Lots of sweets, treats and food snacks to make our way slowly to the top.

About half way up Bean said she was getting sore heels – and we had forgotten the compeeds…. Big packing error. Thankfully some incredibly kind lady on her way down (our way up) gave us two of hers and the walk was saved.

Made more interesting near the top by avoiding the path and instead going from rock scramble to rock scramble, we finally topped out. What a celebration on the top!

Glad to be carrying many litres of water, after about our 3rd lunch we started the long decent, singing songs and playing games to keep up amused until we reached the pools to lie in again.

A much deserved meal in the Wasdale Head Inn, a quick swim for mummy and grandma in Wasdale, before carefully starting the long drive home in the dark.

The big one – Scafell Pike and Lingmell – 8th September 2019

A clear weather window in what had otherwise been a dreary month, so whilst I still felt capable we decided to attempt Scafell Pike. We also decided on a longer drive around for the shortest route up, but once there also figured we may as well take in Lingmell.

Driving along – had to stop to take in these phenomenal reflections

A local enjoying the view – well why not!

And Evie is thoroughly enjoying herself before having a very well timed sleep – means that we actually got a chance of making it to the top without her wanting to walk it all!

Heading up Lingmell nose – there is kind of a path….

I was somewhat pleased that Evie was asleep at the summit as the drops were something else, not a place for a Bean to be running around.

But then she did wake and it was a well timed lunch stop before a second hike up . Evie did of course want to do some walking now!

Some pack, some walking. But Evie did do the last few steps herself to the summit.

Here we are, Omi, Evie Bean and Mummy on top of Scafell Pike. Enjoying the view but aware that it took us a good while to get here to! my summit Bean

Evie of course wantsto continue walking as we head down.

Finally though it is time to pack up and Evie insists we all have our hoods up!!

Coming down through the Mickeldore gap, that was exceedingly tricky and took a considerable period of time!

Finally down the gap of doom – we all made it safely!

Under the big rock! Then down an awful lot of thigh aching steps carrying a Bean.

Finally she is out of the pack and enjoying a run around. A lovely grassy slope to enjoy on the way back to the car.

Come on mummy, time for tea!

And finally, a well deserved G&T to celebrate the day! And what a day it was.