13.4.2008 Borrowdale (Seatoller) Trip Report

Number of participants: 39

Travel time: 2 1/2 hours out, ~3 hours return.

Drop off: At the bus turning point in Seatoller car park (toilets were open, pub was closed).

Parking: Somewhere else (Keswick?)

Weather: Sunny, calm with 2-3" soft to slushy snow, patches of deeper snow in high, north facing areas.

Hike 1: Scafell Pike
Leaders: TB & EC

Total Participants: 15

The group was late back by ~30mins. This hike requires a swift pace to complete on a Sunday, and so a small fast group is required. Do not be tempted to let those you are unsure of participate in this hike.

Hike 2: Great Gable & Green Gable
Leader: RA

Total Participants: 6

Completed in good time.

Hike 3: Glaramara & Allen Crags
Leader: JG, JM, MA

Total Participants: 15 Large group with lots of v-new people.

Slow pace, had to cut off part of route to get back in time.

Hike 4: Sour Milk Gill
Leaders: JC & GC

Total Paticipants: 3

Scramble. Completed in good time.