Running long 4:16:08 [3] 24.5 km (10:27 / km) +960m 8:45 / km
shoes: X-Talon 212 2017
Grasmere to Keswick over Ullscarf and the High Seat Ridge with John
Tarn Crag, Ullscarf, Armboth Fell, High Tove, High Seat, Bleaberry Fell, Walla Crag
Another quality day out in the hills with John. A couple of great mountain marathon-esque route choice legs (Tarn Crag to Ullscarf, then Ullscarf to Armboth Fell) and then over the boggy and tussocky moorland back to Keswick. Very peaty and boggy leading from High Tove to High Seat. John ended up waste deep in water at one point. Of all the glorious fells in the Lakes, why have I been up High Seat and Bleaberry twice this week? Answer: because I have dragged John round some grot in the last 4 years in my quest and he hasn't complained! Always amazed how keen and supportive he is to do silly routes for me to pick up Wainwrights. Potentially more keen than I am! On the way up High Tove, we debated the options. I most fancied heading down to Derwent Water, but was persuaded to continue and stay high back into Keswick. Remembered I had jelly babies and had a load and felt really strong descending High Tove. Some fun descents off Bleaberry and Walla Crag.