Decided on the light weight approach and went in trail shoes with a small ruck sack. Weather was as forecast with a northerly breeze keeping the tops clear.
At least until I got to Esk Hause.
I managed to get a snap of Glaramara before it disappeared and made my way up into the murk around Esk Pike.
The cloud reduced visibility to around 30m at times and navigation around the summit and back to Esk Hause was tricky because of this.
Whilst having my Ginsters Sausage Roll at the shelter, peering throught the clag, trying to see any recognisable Glaramara feature, I decided against even trying and made my way back to Seathwaite, via a diversion over past Sprinkling Tarn and down to Sty Head.
Much easier on the feet!
A good day out, especially on the top of Esk Pike.
Round trip was 3 hours - light weight definitely works, but it did feel strange with the smaller bag; no bothy bag, no spare clothes, no survival bag, no 1st aid kit, nothing..
Ok on sunny days, but I'll be taking the full complement next time out.
Sorry about the lack of views in the snaps - but that was how it was!
Davie
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