The best weather for months and still lots of lying snow on the tops. The deep freeze meant all the bogs were frozen, except for the last section in the valley which was patchy. Some excellent views today, especially of the Howgills and over to Cross Fell. Superb day, crowned by sunbathing in the snow on Wild Boar Fell during lunch. Best walk since Skye last year!
Date: 2013-04-06
Start: Kirkby Stephen Station Finish: Garsdale Station
Distance: 12.4 mls, 19.96 km
Height Gain: 2600 ft, 792.5 m
Start Time: 08:05 End Time: 13:40
Duration: 05:35
Ave Speed: 2.2 mph
Region: Yorkshire Dales
Route Description: Garsdale Station, train to Kirkby Stephen Station, Moor End, Tommy Road, Greenlaw Rigg, Little Fell, Wild Boar Fell, Swarth Fell, Swarth Fell Pike, Nettle Brow, East House, Clough Force, Garsdale Station
Parking Grid Ref: SD 78850 91795
View Parking space in: OS Map or Google Street View
Walking with: Alone
Long Distance Path:
2720 - Wild Boar Fell (2323 ft)
2729 - Swarth Fell (2234 ft)
2751 - Swarth Fell Pike (2136 ft)
3589 - Little Fell (1834 ft)
TP6943 - Wild Boar Fell (Slightly damaged condition)
TP7506 - Swarth Fell Pike (Good condition)
Walk Name: Dovestone Reservoir
Date: 2013-03-30
Distance: 11.6 mls, 18.67 km
Height Gain: 1900 ft, 579.1 m
Walk Name: Edale to Hadfield
Date: 2013-04-11
Distance: 18.7 mls, 30.09 km
Height Gain: 2800 ft, 853.4 m