BLUEBELLS AND WATERFALLS - 17.5.15
Nine members and two visitors from East Lancs LDWA set out from Carlingill Bridge on the back road to Sedbergh, a former Roman road and somewhat quieter prospect than the nearby M6. With Clare leading, the route initially followed Carlingill Beck up the valley, which narrowed dramatically towards its head and scree slopes had to be negotiated en-route to the waterfalls. The first steep pull of the day alongside the waterfall was made, which gained the higher ground and the next objective was Fell Head. At Fell Head summit, we were joined by a third visitor from East Lancs LDWA. Easy ridge walking with some small undulations took in Breaks Head, Windscarth Wyke, Bush Howe and Height of Bush Howe before arriving at the plateau summit of The Calf. Whilst approaching The Calf, figures could be seen running along the skyline and once at the summit, hordes of trail marathon runners were encountered, from the fresh and going well to the exhausted. Well done to all!