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The Fellwalker by Peter John Farnworth WALK 27 MONDAY MARCH 18th 1985 Great End is one of those awkward mountains to climb, not because of its height, but where it is situated. Whichever way you intend to climb it, be it from Wasdale, Borrowdale, or Langdale, you have about a four-and-a-half-mile walk to this summit. As we had to climb from the Langdales, we had to climb my favourite Gill (I jest) namely Rossett Gill, which is at the far end of Mickledene. As I have said before, some mountains have got to be left to climb another day, and this was one of them. We have been in this area many times and even walked past it to go other summits, but as I said early in the diary, the walk up the Gill is much better now since the park wardens have spent a lot of time relocating this foot path away from where it was before. This was a long hard walk to the summit, with the snow down and deep in places on the higher fells, and the bitter cold wind blowing into our faces, making us feel cold all over. What can I say to describe what was before us when standing at this summit? Even in these conditions we were rewarded with some spectacular views. As this mountain is of high altitude, 2,984 ft above-sea-level, it has such a commanding view over the lower fells. To see such snow capped mountains as Great Gable and Green Gable in their full glory, is a sight to behold in these conditions. It does make you feel that you have achieved something when standing here. NOTE: The walk from Dungeon Ghyll down the valley of Mickledene to Stake Pass is the best low level walk in the area, especially for anyone who is not quite capable of climbing to the high ground. As I have said before in the diary, you need not climb the highest mountains to achieve something; achievement is about you. Yes, you! Whatever you do in life, if you achieve it you should be proud of yourself for nobody can take it away from you. This also applies to climbing to the highest point on a mountain. Mountains walked that day: Great End 5    [[]] Diagram & Stats