27.09.2008 Keswick Fresher's Day Hikes

Trip Report Overview
Good weather, 41 people. Travel time = 2hrs.

Everyone came well equipped and chose a hike well within their ability. There is lot's of leadership potential within the new hikers this year! We finished at the Oddfellows where the prices were high and the service unfriendly.

Footnote: We stopped to offer assistance to an overturned 4x4 towing a trailer on the motorway. x2 passengers were assisted from the vehicle and were left with other motorists. They were suffering from distress but nothing more.

Hike 1: Skiddaw
4 people, 5hrs.

Clockwise route was best, cloudy on summit.

Hike 2: Blencathra
10 people, 5 1/2 hours.

Sunny all day.

Hike 3: Sharp Edge & Blencathra
3 people, 5 1/2 hours.

Blustery, took a short walk off for an interesting descent.

Hike 4: Catbells
19 people, 6hrs.

Clear all day, longer than it looks but generally easy going.