Ruth's Photo Gallery http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/ 22 rows en-gb 60 Dunmail Raise, Lake District - CUHWC http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1777764.html I joined CUHWC for two very wet walks from the Achille Ratti Hut at Dunmail Raise. On Saturday I did Seat Sandal, Fairfield, Great Rigg and Stone Arthur in cloud. Sunday's walk over Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag and Steel Fell was my wettist for quite a long time! Saturday 31 October 2009: I joined CUHWC for two very wet walks from the Achille Ratti Hut at Dunmail Raise. On Saturday I did Seat Sandal, Fairfield, Great Rigg and Stone Arthur in cloud. Sunday's walk over Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag and Steel Fell was my wettist for quite a long time!

Saturday: Dave F, Alex P and Michael as we finally emerged from the cloud Alcock Tarn and Grasmere Helm Crag and the Langdale Pikes beyond Sunshine? on Grasmere Descending from Stone Arthur Helm Crag Sunday: Helm Crag - the drop of water on the lense nicely summarises the walk!

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]]> Sat Oct 31 2009 Hayeswater Horseshoe, Lake District http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1777753.html Sheila joined me for a walk over half term to practise navigational techniques for her ML. We were very fortunate (considering the weather for the rest of the week) to have chosen a dry, clear day for the walk! Thursday 29 October 2009: Sheila joined me for a walk over half term to practise navigational techniques for her ML. We were very fortunate (considering the weather for the rest of the week) to have chosen a dry, clear day for the walk!

Ullswater, Place Fell, Brock Crags (in sunshine) and Hartsop from the ascent of Hartsop Dodd Gray Crag and High Street from Hartsop Dodd Windermere from Caudale Moor Ullswater from Threshthwaite Mouth Hayeswater from Thornythwaite Crag Ridges disappearing into the distance in the west Froswick, Yoke and Ill Bell from High Street Great Gable poking its peak above the cloud in the distance Haweswater and the distant Cross Fell and Dun Fells on the horizon Riggindale and Riggindale Crag from High Street Sunshine on High Street and the Knott briefly Angle Tarn from Brock Crags Gray Crag from Brock Crags

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]]> Thu Oct 29 2009 Bredon's Norton http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1777739.html I went down to my grandad's house in Bredon's Norton for a few days to help with the final clearout. We enjoyed a walk down to the river and up Bredon Hill in sunshine. Saturday 24 October 2009: I went down to my grandad's house in Bredon's Norton for a few days to help with the final clearout. We enjoyed a walk down to the river and up Bredon Hill in sunshine.

David, Mum and Dad by the River Avon Bredon Hill from the river The Hollies Bredon Hill Tower Malverns Bambury Stone (aka

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]]> Sat Oct 24 2009 Peak District - CUHWC http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1770747.html I spent the weekend with David in Derby. We did a walk over The Roaches and Gun on Saturday before joining CUHWC on Sunday for the annual Freshers' trip to Edale. This year I did the north edge of Kinder Scout for the first time. Saturday 17 October 2009: I spent the weekend with David in Derby. We did a walk over The Roaches and Gun on Saturday before joining CUHWC on Sunday for the annual Freshers' trip to Edale. This year I did the north edge of Kinder Scout for the first time.

Saturday: Climbing up onto Hen Cloud View from Hen Cloud towards The Roaches The Roaches Tittesworth Reservoir from The Roaches Back Forest Hanging Stone with Gun beyond River Dane View north to Shutlingsloe The Cloud from Gun Gun summit Tittesworth Reservoir from the dam The Roaches and Hen Cloud from the reservoir Sunday: Michael and David crossing from Hayfield into the Edale valley Ringing Roger from Golden Clough View back down to Edale from Kinder plateau Seal Stones on the north edge View North West Looking along Seal Edge Looking along The Edge above Black Ashop Moor Kinder Reservoir

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]]> Sat Oct 17 2009 Ward's Stone, Forest of Bowland http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1767058.html Sarah joined me for a walk in the Forest of Bowland. We headed up to Ward's Stone, the highest point of the area. It wasn't as boggy as I had expected! Sunday 11 October 2009: Sarah joined me for a walk in the Forest of Bowland. We headed up to Ward's Stone, the highest point of the area. It wasn't as boggy as I had expected!

Looking up to Grizedale Head Ward's Stone Yorkshire Dales over damp moorland The 560m triangulation point at Ward's Stone itself Peat hagg Bleak moorland view from the 561m triangulation point Gables Clough Sunshine on the White Side of Tarnbrook Fell View down the track with Hawthornthwaite Fell beyond Tarnbrook Wyre and Greenside Hill

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]]> Sun Oct 11 2009 North York Moors http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1767040.html I joined David for a weekend in the North York Moors, staying at the Youth Hostel in Osmotherley. The high points of Saturday were Roseberry Topping and Gisborough Moor On Sunday we enjoyed a section of the Cleveland Way in brght sunshine from Swainby to Ingleby Greenhow. Saturday 3 October 2009: I joined David for a weekend in the North York Moors, staying at the Youth Hostel in Osmotherley. The high points of Saturday were Roseberry Topping and Gisborough Moor On Sunday we enjoyed a section of the Cleveland Way in brght sunshine from Swainby to Ingleby Greenhow.

Saturday: Climbing onto Coate Moor from Kildale View SW to the hills we would climb on Sunday Roseberry Topping from Captain Cook's Monument Roseberry Topping The summit Patchwork of fields north of the moors Wild moorland View north toward the sea from Gisborough Moor North Ings Moor Sleddale Osmotherley Sunday: Clear skies as we climb onto Live Moor Carlton Bank Carlton Bank View from Cringle Moor Wain Stones Cringle Moor from the Wain Stones Hasty Bank from the slopes of Round Hill Boundary Stones on Round Hill Round Hill summit

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]]> Sat Oct 3 2009 Arnside Knott - Olivia's visit http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1765004.html Olivia came to visit for the remainder of the weekend and we enjoyed a relaxing potter up Arnside Knott and back round the coast before visiting Sizergh Castle Sunday 27 September 2009: Olivia came to visit for the remainder of the weekend and we enjoyed a relaxing potter up Arnside Knott and back round the coast before visiting Sizergh Castle

The Pepperpot The Lake District from Arnside Knott Olivia at Blackstone Point Morecambe Bay Sizergh Castle

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]]> Sun Sep 27 2009 Malham, Yorkshire Dales - D of E Weekend http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1764998.html I spent two days supervising the Bronze assessed expedition in the Malham area. The weather was overcast on Friday, but we enjoyed bright blue skies on Saturday. Friday 25 September 2009: I spent two days supervising the Bronze assessed expedition in the Malham area. The weather was overcast on Friday, but we enjoyed bright blue skies on Saturday.

Friday: Malham Cove Scar and cow! Looking down Lings Scar Malham Tarn Yew Cogar Scar Arncliffe Saturday: Cote Gill Limestone kiln on High Cote Moor View towards Great Whernside Gordale Scar Deep shadows in the scar, bright sunshine outside the scar Back in Malham

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]]> Fri Sep 25 2009 Lune Valley Cycle Ride http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1757415.html I fancied a change from walking so headed out on my bike to explore a new area. My route went through Nether Kellet, Gressingham, Aughton, Caton, Lancaster, Morecambe and Hest Bank. An extremely varied ride with views towards the Three Peaks, Forest of Bowland, River Lune, seaside and the distant Lake District. Sunday 20 September 2009: I fancied a change from walking so headed out on my bike to explore a new area. My route went through Nether Kellet, Gressingham, Aughton, Caton, Lancaster, Morecambe and Hest Bank. An extremely varied ride with views towards the Three Peaks, Forest of Bowland, River Lune, seaside and the distant Lake District.

Farmland near Gressingham Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent Lune Valley and Clougha Pike Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland Fells from Green Hill trig point Lune from Halton Park Railway bridge at Crook of Lune near Caton Beautiful reflections in the Lune Aqueduct carrying the Lancaster Canal over the Lune Lancaster Castle and Priory Morecambe Bay and the distant fells and again Morecambe promenade

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Ennerdale Horseshoe, Lake District http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1757401.html After a wet summer, finally a sunny day was forecast so I got up early (4.15!) to drive round to Ennerdale to do the complete high-level circuit. The weather was fantastic giving good views in every direction. I was pleased to complete the 38km and 2600m ascent in 10 hours 45 minutes. An excellent day out! Saturday 12 September 2009: After a wet summer, finally a sunny day was forecast so I got up early (4.15!) to drive round to Ennerdale to do the complete high-level circuit. The weather was fantastic giving good views in every direction. I was pleased to complete the 38km and 2600m ascent in 10 hours 45 minutes. An excellent day out!

Morning mist on Ennerdale Water Ennerdale from Starling Dodd View north-west from Starling Dodd to the distant northern fells Loweswater Fells Crummock Water and Grasmoor Buttermere and Robinson Haystacks, Brandreth and the head of Ennerdale from High Crag Ennerdale from Haystacks View down Warnscale Bottom towards Buttermere Ennerdale Water, Buttermere and Crummock Water from Brandreth Borrowdale from the ascent of Green Gable Ennerdale from Green Gable Kirk Fell and Pillar from Great Gable Wasdale from Great Gable Looking back at Kirk Fell and Great Gable from Pillar The Scafells group Steeple and Ennerdale Caw Fell and a distant Isle of Man in a sea of mist Ennerdale Water and again!

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]]> Sat Sep 12 2009 Lake District - Alison's visit http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1756641.html Alison visited for four days of bagging, taking advantage of the Bank Holiday. Alison completed a book a day - Far Easterns on Friday, Westerns on Saturday, Easterns on Sunday and Northerns on Monday (of which no photos due to the strong wind and heavy rain!) Friday 28 August 2009: Alison visited for four days of bagging, taking advantage of the Bank Holiday. Alison completed a book a day - Far Easterns on Friday, Westerns on Saturday, Easterns on Sunday and Northerns on Monday (of which no photos due to the strong wind and heavy rain!)

Friday: Steel Knotts and Hallin Fell from the ascent of Bonscale Pike with Place Fell beyond Ullswater and the Mell fells Alison on Bonscale Pike The Nab and Bannerdale Ullswater from Hallin Fell Place Fell Patterdale and Glenridding Saturday: View west from Burnbank Fell Loweswater and Crummock Water from Burnbank Fell Enjoying the view towards Crummock Water and Mellbreak Floutern Tarn from the ascent of Great Borne Alison on the summit of Great Borne Red berries and purple heather by Scale Beck Crummock Water and Buttermere from Mellbreak A purple Mellbreak Evening at Loweswater Sunday: Grisedale Climbing up to Hole-in-the-wall Helvellyn and Catstycam before the cloud sank to about 400m! Ullswater from Birkhouse Moor

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]]> Fri Aug 28 2009 Langdale Horseshoe, Lake District http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1756252.html I headed to Langdale to do Pike o'Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Bow Fell, Esk Pike, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag - a lovely day for it, but my camera batteries ran out early on! Saturday 22 August 2009: I headed to Langdale to do Pike o'Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Bow Fell, Esk Pike, Rossett Pike, Pike of Stickle and Loft Crag - a lovely day for it, but my camera batteries ran out early on!

Crinkle Crags and the Band from Langdale Langdale Pikes Side Pike from the ascent of Pike o'Blisco View down into Langdale A distant Windermere from Pike o'Blisco

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]]> Sat Aug 22 2009 Edinburgh (2) http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1755930.html I went up to Edinburgh for dinner with Alex, Ausma, DC, Mary, Peter, Lottie and Will. We had an excellent dinner on Wednesday night before enjoying a leisurely potter round Edinburgh on Thursday morning. Wednesday 12 August 2009: I went up to Edinburgh for dinner with Alex, Ausma, DC, Mary, Peter, Lottie and Will. We had an excellent dinner on Wednesday night before enjoying a leisurely potter round Edinburgh on Thursday morning.

Alex and Ausma in their new flat Alex, DC and Mary on the Meadows Edinburgh Castle Park below the castle Flower clock Mary, DC and Alex picnicking in the park

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]]> Wed Aug 12 2009 Kentmere Horseshoe, Lake District http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1755927.html I set off early expecting the early morning mist to burn off...but it didn't. A good walk but only the odd glimpse of the view through the cloud! Saturday 8 August 2009: I set off early expecting the early morning mist to burn off...but it didn't. A good walk but only the odd glimpse of the view through the cloud!

View down to Hayeswater from high street Kentmere Reservoir Red Screes and Yoke from Sallows Sour Howes and Windermere from Sallows

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]]> Sat Aug 8 2009 Switzerland - Saas Grund http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1738221.html I returned to Switzerland for some more Alpine walking. The weather was excellent for the first week before a big thunderstorm and low cloud for the last few days. I enjoyed walks up several of the 3000m peaks in the area. Sunday 26 July 2009: I returned to Switzerland for some more Alpine walking. The weather was excellent for the first week before a big thunderstorm and low cloud for the last few days. I enjoyed walks up several of the 3000m peaks in the area.

Monday: View back to Saas Fee from Furggtali A snow bridge over the Furggbach View back down the valley from near Antrona Pass, our destination Cloud on the Italian side at the Antrona Pass (2838m) Tuesday: Saas Fee and Saas Grund from near Platjen Almagellertal from the traverse to the Britannia Hutte Alphubel View up the glacier to the Britannia Hutte Strahlhorn, Rimpfischorn and Allalinhorn from the hut Swiss Italian border mountains Wednesday: Mattmark David at the summit of the Mittaghorn (3143m) View along the Saas valley towards the Bernese Oberland Allalinhorn and Alphubel from the Mittaghorn View across the valley to the Weissmeis Thursday: Mattmark Snow fields near Monte Moro Pass David, Hannah, Tom and Bethan at the pass - again there is cloud in Italy! Golden Madonna Monte Moro from the pass View from the ridge to Monte Moro towards the Allalinhorn View back down to Mattmark from Monte Moro (2985m) Joderhorn from Monte Moro Friday: Through the alpine pastures towards Kreuzboden Mischabel ridge from Kreuzboden Jegihorn from the Weissmeis Hutte Mischabel range from the ascent of the Jegihorn Weissmeis Summit ridge Jegihorn summit (3206m) Saturday: Balfrinalp David and Jo at Rote Biel, looking towards the Bernese Oberland The Jagged Rihorn and Seetal Seetal View north from the Seetalhorn (3037m) Lagunde Grat ridge from the Seetalhorn Tuesday: Saas Fee Hannah, David and Bethan on the hohenweg View down Saastal

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]]> Sun Jul 26 2009 Kinlochleven, Scotland http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1737463.html I joined Michael for four days of Munro-bagging around Kinlochleven. We did Buachaille Etive Mor and Beag on Monday, the Eastern 7 Mamores on Tuesday, the remaining 3 Western Mamores on Wednesday and Beinn a'Bheithir on Thursday. The weather was changeable but the views weren't too bad. Monday 20 July 2009: I joined Michael for four days of Munro-bagging around Kinlochleven. We did Buachaille Etive Mor and Beag on Monday, the Eastern 7 Mamores on Tuesday, the remaining 3 Western Mamores on Wednesday and Beinn a'Bheithir on Thursday. The weather was changeable but the views weren't too bad.

Monday: Buachaille Etive Mor from Altnafeadh Buachille Etive Beag with mist rolling down the valley View from Coire Na Tulaich Michael on Stob Dearg with Rannoch Moor's pools in the background Descending into Lairig Gartain Rainbow in Lairig Eilde Stob Coire Raineach from Stob Dubh Looking back at Stob Coire Raineach Tuesday: After a sunny start, the cloud suddenly dropped to 700m! Looking back at Coire an Lochain and Sgurr Eilde Mor from the ascent of Binnein Mor Looking back at our route from Binnein Beag to Binnein Mor Ridge to Na Gruagaichean Looking back at Binnein Mor from Na Gruagaichean Unnamed top with Stob Coire a'Chairn beyond Looking back at the Eastern Mamores from the unnamed top Binnein Mor and Na Gruagachean from Stob Coire a'Chairn An Gearanach Ridge Ben Nevis Glen Nevis and Binnein Beag from An Gearanach Sgurr an Iubhair from Am Bodach, the last Munro of the day Wednesday: A wet start in Glen Nevis View toward Mullach nan Coirean from Sgurr a'Mhaim Devil's Ridge View back from Sgurr an Iubhair Stob Ban's twisted cliffs Sunshine on Mullach nan Coirean Thursday: Ballachulish from the ascent of Sgorr Dhearg Loch Leven meets the sea Cloud on the ridge View from the forest paths towards Loch Leven and the Mamores

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]]> Mon Jul 20 2009 Berwyn Hills, Wales http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1736994.html On my return from Cornwall, I stopped in Wales to explore a new area, the Berwyns near Llangollen. We avoided the worst of the weather, visiting Castell Dinas Bran on Friday evening and walking on Cadair Berwyn and Cadair Bronwen on Saturday. Friday 17 July 2009: On my return from Cornwall, I stopped in Wales to explore a new area, the Berwyns near Llangollen. We avoided the worst of the weather, visiting Castell Dinas Bran on Friday evening and walking on Cadair Berwyn and Cadair Bronwen on Saturday.

Friday: Castell Dinas Bran View from the castle towards Creigiau Eglwyseg Sunlight and threatening clouds Creigiau Eglwyseg River Dee in Llangollen Saturday: Pistyll Rhaeadr View up Nant y Llyn towards Cadair Berwyn David on Moel Sych Llyn Lluncaws from Cadair Berwyn Cwm Maen Gwynedd and our return ridge on the left (Mynydd Tawr) View back along to Cadair Berwyn View from Cadair Bronwen David on Mynydd Tawr

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]]> Fri Jul 17 2009 Dartmoor http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1736985.html During my visit home, we went for a day walk on Dartmoor. The weather was showery but we managed to explore some new squares of the Dartmoor 365 around Vixen Tor and King's Tor. Wednesday 15 July 2009: During my visit home, we went for a day walk on Dartmoor. The weather was showery but we managed to explore some new squares of the Dartmoor 365 around Vixen Tor and King's Tor.

Mum and Dad in front of a misty Ingra Tor Pew Tor Heckwood Tor Vixen Tor from Heckwood Tor Dartmoor leat Merrivale Standing stone in front of King's Tor Bridge and cow! Leeden Tor

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]]> Wed Jul 15 2009 Peak District http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1736980.html I visited David for the weekend on the way home to Cornwall. We walked on Shutlingsloe, Shining Tor and Tegg's Nose on Saturday and had a short walk from Quarndon on Sunday morning. Saturday 11 July 2009: I visited David for the weekend on the way home to Cornwall. We walked on Shutlingsloe, Shining Tor and Tegg's Nose on Saturday and had a short walk from Quarndon on Sunday morning.

Saturday: Approaching Shutlingsloe David on Shutlingsloe summit Shining Tor View along Cats Tor Jenkin Chapel Peak District boundary stone Ridgegate Reservoir from Tegg's Nose Ridgegate Reservoir Sunday: View over Derwent Valley Walking through the fields Kedleston Hall

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]]> Sat Jul 11 2009 Lochaber, Scotland - D of E Gold Week http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1723974.html The last week of term was spent up in Scotland, supervising the Gold assessed expedition. The boys were walking from Dalwhinnie to Glen Nevis through the Corrour estate. Their camps were truly wild so there were so long walks to supervise them! I managed 5 new Munros on route! Sunday 5 July 2009: The last week of term was spent up in Scotland, supervising the Gold assessed expedition. The boys were walking from Dalwhinnie to Glen Nevis through the Corrour estate. Their camps were truly wild so there were so long walks to supervise them! I managed 5 new Munros on route!

Sunday: View along Loch Ossian from near Corrour station View back to Loch Ossian from the ascent of Beinn Eibhinn Strathossian (where I stayed at New Year) View NE from Beinn Eibhinn Loch Ossian and the Blackwater Reservoir from Beinn Eibhinn Looking along the ridge to Aonach Beag and Geal-charn View NW from Aonach Beag View back to Beinn Eibhinn Loch Coire Cheap and Carn Dearg Loch an Sgoir and Loch Ericht from the decent of Geal-charn Beinn Bheoil and Ben Alder Geal-charn and Loch an Sgoir from Carn Dearg View up to Bealach Dubh Ben Alder and Sgor Iutharn from near Culra bothy Ben Alder Monday: Culra bothy Carn Dearg and Meall More from the ascent to Loch a Bealaich Beithe Loch a Bealaich Beithe Loch Ericht from Beinn Bheoil Loch a Bealaich Beithe and Beinn Bheoil from Sron Coire na h'Iolaire Stormy skies above Ben Alder plateau Bealach Dubh Our route for the rest of the day to the far end of Loch Ossian Tuesday: Loch Leven Loch Leven from near Loch Eilde Mor Loch Eilde Mor View from Coire an Lochain Coire an Lochain and Sgurr Eilde Mor Binnein Beag Wednesday: Steall waterfall from near the wire bridge

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]]> Sun Jul 5 2009 NW Lakes - D of E Weekend http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1723964.html I spent the weekend supervising the Silver D of E assessed expedition around the NW Lakes. The boys had mostly chosen low level routes, but the weather was too good to stay in the valleys all weekend so I enjoyed the ridges. Friday 26 June 2009: I spent the weekend supervising the Silver D of E assessed expedition around the NW Lakes. The boys had mostly chosen low level routes, but the weather was too good to stay in the valleys all weekend so I enjoyed the ridges.

Friday: Braithwaite and Bassenthwaite Lake from the ascent of Barrow Keswick from Barrow Outerside and the Coledale horseshoe from Barrow Causey Pike ridge Coledale from Crag Hill Crummock Water and Mellbreak from Wandope Whiteless Pike, Buttermere and the Red Pike ridge Ridge to Whiteless Pike Crummock Water and Loweswater from Whiteless Pike Buttermere valley Saturday: Crummock Water from the ascent of Robinson View towards Crag Hill and Knott Rigg ridges View West from Robinson Borrowdale and Maiden Moor from the ascent of Catbells Descending towards Braithwaite from Catbells

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]]> Fri Jun 26 2009 Dumfries, Scotland http://ruthpettit.fotopic.net/c1716043.html After LRGS Open Day, I drove up to Dumfries to spend the weekend with my parents. We did a sculpture walk on Saturday afternoon, then Criffel and a coastal walk on Sunday. Saturday 20 June 2009: After LRGS Open Day, I drove up to Dumfries to spend the weekend with my parents. We did a sculpture walk on Saturday afternoon, then Criffel and a coastal walk on Sunday.

Saturday: Moore's 'Glenkiln Cross' above the resevoir Moore's 'Two Reclining Figures' Epstein's 'The Visitation' Moore's 'King and Queen' Sunday: Loch Kindar from the ascent of Criffel Solway Firth Lakeland fells from Criffel Criffel summit Criffel from Knockendoch Rockcliffe Hestan Island and Almorness Point from Castlehill Point Colvent Coast Rough Island

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