Snow is currently almost absent, although a small amount did fall during the night and into this morning on the tops, and this has gathered in sheltered places mainly on N through to NE-facing slopes. It should be noted that although the snow depth was never greater than a few centimetres, this is the exception, and the fells are largely free of snow.
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The sheet ice certainly makes it feel very wintry indeed though, and anyone venturing onto the higher fells won't get very far without an ice axe and, more particularly, crampons. The cloud base on Helvellyn was around m but was more broken than yesterday, giving generally better visibility. It was noticeable that other fells were clear of cloud throughout the day though.
Full waterproofs and warmth layers are always essential on the winter hills, as are winter mountain boots, an ice axe and crampons, map and compass, and plenty of food and a hot drink. Come well equipped, and you'll enjoy a fabulous mountaineering day out on the Helvellyn range. Overcast with periods of occasionally heavy rain.
Fell Top Conditions on Monday 17 December
Severe gale to storm force summit winds which moderate later. Cloud soon thickening from the west with a band of rain pushing across all by dawn. Remaining overcast a broad area of rain dominating the Park through the morning and afternoon, with occasional heavy outbreaks, particularly across southern aspects. Rain clearing to the east through the evening with clear spells and a scattered showers following from the west towards midnight, these perhaps turning sleety across the highest tops.
Moderate or poor for much of the day, and very poor in cloud. Becoming good or very good late evening. Clear then sunny spells and showers through Wednesday, these occasionally wintry around very highest tops. Outbreaks mainly focused across western ranges, well scattered through to noon, then turning heavier and more frequent during the afternoon and evening, bringing an increasing risk of thunderstorms. Southerly mph with gusts reaching 45mph across most exposed ridges and summits.
A showery day with outbreaks again most focused in the west, these heaviest between late morning and late afternoon. Freezing level just around the highest summits. Dry and clear at first, then a band of quite patchy rain is expected to spread from the southwest later. Winds relatively light with freezing level around highest summits. Only low confidence for detail. Rather cloudy with showers or longer periods of rain, though some drier brighter conditions may appear, these most likely later in the day.
The route follows beside the road as far as Fozy Moss, where the road veers off the wall as it reaches the crags of the Whin Sill Escarpment. This stage roller coasters to Housesteads, with its famed fort and National Trust Museum. You now follow arguably the most scenic section of the trip; over Highshield Crags and then down via Peel Crags to Steel Rigg.
From here you can walk out to Once Brewed. The wall climbs to its highest point over Windshields Crags, before descending to the delightfully named Bogle Hole. Banks overlooks the Irthing Valley and Lanercost priory below. From here there are few signs of Hadrian's Wall remaining so enjoy the last significant portion maintained by English Heritage at Hare Hill. The path starts to slowly descend to Garthside. There are interesting views over the Irthing Valley as the walk heads into Walton.
This is easy walking along the edge of fields and beside some old established hardwood trees.
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On approaching Walton the way drops into the valley below crossing King Water. A short section of road takes the walk into the village of Walton, a small village with an interesting church in the centre beside the village green. The route continues undulating across country.
After crossing the very attractive Cam beck, you briefly join the road at Newtown Village near the green before skipping across the fields. Now you will be riverside walking for about a mile. Next you come to Rickerby which has, in contrast, a Victorian folly tower. Finally cross the River Eden, meander towards Stanwix, then up into Carlisle - a very interesting historical city, with a castle started by Henry I, extensive wall and other Roman remains and then there is the cathedral.
Carlisle is quite a bit smaller than Newcastle. A lot of the buildings such as the castle and the Old Town Hall are made of fine red sandstone. Visit the Tullie House Museum for a fine collection of Roman remains. The inner city has been pedestrianised making exploration enjoyable around the market square. For two nights stay in a small 3 star AA graded hotel was built in the 's and it has its foundations literally on Hadrians Wall and has proved a popular stay with our clients. As you have a second night in Carlisle, the final walk today can be done in either direction.
Take a morning bus to Bowness On Solway and walk back to Carlisle or walk and then bus or taxi back.
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The walk itself from Carlisle follows at first the Southern side of the River Eden. The trail follows the Eden once again, more or less parallel with the line of the Wall and Vallum, through Grinsdale and Beaumont where you at last veer away from the Eden. You get good views from just north of the village to the peaks of Skiddaw and High Pike to the south and across the Solway Firth to the West.
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Through Burgh by Sands, a short detour takes you to the point on the marsh where Edward I died in Trip concludes after breakfast. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences, your device or used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually identify you directly, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. You can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings.
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