After a week of dry weather the forecast turned upside down come the weekend which if often does at this time of year causing a little frustration for us outdoor types but what I'd like to know is how can a weather system tell what day it is?! Joking we're slap bang in the transition between Autumn and Winter and to be fair it's to be expected but that doesn't mean it's any less frustrating. With the forecast in mind myself and David got together and planned two short walks, a walk following Birketts route over Heughscar Hill followed by a jaunt up Great Mell Fell afterwards.
Todays first walk officially starts from the pay and display car park next to Pooley Bridge which is out of action due to the construction of the new bridge so a temporary car park has been put in place close to the junction of the A592 and the B5320 adding to this there is a footbridge for pedestrians only which makes life a little easier without having to drive the lengthy detour via Eamont Bridge.
We knew we were in for a soaking but that shouldn't stop us enjoying a morning on the hill on an otherwise bleak November morning. |