An absolutely beautiful January day, except for the incredible wind speed. Mostly cloudless skies and long views, but buffeted by 40mph gusts on the climb over Kisdon. As we crossed the top, over Lownathwaite gusts reached 61mph on my anemometer and if these hadn't been at our backs I'm not sure we could have finished the walk today.
Date: 2022-01-29
Start: Thwaite Finish: Surrender Bridge
Distance: 10.4 mls, 16.74 km
Height Gain: 2500 ft, 762.0 m
Start Time: 09:55 End Time: 14:35
Duration: 04:40
Ave Speed: 2.2 mph
Region: Yorkshire Dales
Route Description: Thwaite, Kisdon, Keld, Crackpot Hall, Swinner Gill, Lownathwaite, Blakethwaite Mill, Old Gang Mine, Hard Level Gill, Surrender Bridge
Parking Grid Ref: SD 89250 98043
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Walking with: Chris Pilgrim
Long Distance Path: Herriot Way
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Walk Name: Hardraw to Great Shunner Fell
Date: 2022-01-16
Distance: 9.4 mls, 15.13 km
Height Gain: 1600 ft, 487.7 m
Walk Name: Surrender Bridge to Grinton Lodge
Date: 2022-01-30
Distance: 5.2 mls, 8.37 km
Height Gain: 500 ft, 152.4 m