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The Fellwalker by Peter John Farnworth
WALK 3 SUNDAY JULY 11th 1974 []After the long walk in the mist yesterday, and having had a good night’s sleep, I left Grasmere to climb the third highest mountain in England, which is called Helvellyn. I was looking forward to this walk very much, from what I have heard about the place from other fell walkers. The weather today was ideal, clear blue skies and no wind - the makings of a good day. And yes it was!
When you arrive at Grisedale Tarn you can see over to the other side of the Tarn where there is a very well worn path. This zigzag path will lead to the summit of Dollywagon Pike. Even if the mist were to come down, there is no way you would get lost if you keep to the path. From here on in, it is easy walking over a high level route, passing Nethermost Pike and onto Helvellyn. Comments from my walking diary at the time: As I stood on the summit overlooking Red Tarn, it’s like being in heaven and looking down on earth. What a wonderful place to stand, with magnificent view in every direction. But if you ever find yourself on the top when it’s snowing or misty, that’s when you will really know what fell walking is all about. As in life, you have good and bad days. Mountains walked that day: Dollywagon Pike 18 Nethermost Pike 9 Helvellyn 18 [ ] Diagrams & Stats
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