Friday, August 7, 2015. 30th and 31st July 2015. Scafell Pike, Lingmell, Scafell, Slight Side. A twisted ankle awaits the unwary as the terrain is a large flat peaty area criss-crossed with may little streams. Getting through with dry feet is a challenge in itself. Bowfell standing guard at the head of the valley. From here the route crosses the old Lingco.

Work had denied my last three attempts at heading up to the Lakes. Finally fourth time lucky my wish had been granted. Battling the usual M6 traffic chaos I parked up in a frosty Langdale at 10pm, noting a -4 temperature readout on the dashboard. As I hit the snow line I decided this would make a nice spot to camp, I found a fairly even patch of ground and tr.