Route

"The Wilds of Wanney" - approximately 9 miles

Weather

Hot to very hot. 30.5 degrees C (87 degrees F).

Walkers at the start

Walkers

George G, Ashley, Lance, Evelyn, George B, Carol, Ron, Sandy and the girls.

Apologies and Excuses

Mike - shopping

Michelle - on call

Bernie - An Teallach

Julie - entertaining Kiwi Sue

Comments

Ashley was using his 'Brownie' camera, so some of the pictures are in black and white.

Dubbed the 'nettle' walk - the most nettly walk since the last nettly walk (courtesy of Lance) - we were all wearing shorts, as well. We climbed up to Wanney Crag through the ferns - Beth was submerged in the bracken. There were attractive views - the heather was in full flower (now on George G's car). There was lots of pollen. No-one had enough water - everyone was very dehydrated. The forest disappeared fast until there was no shade left.

Wildlife: Saw many Painted Ladies, and some peacock butterflies. There was a disputed sighting of a kite. Also lots of dessicated crunchy dead rabbits.There was a fast black and yellow caterpillar at lunchtime. Also seen - a small black lizard, a large bull among the cows, and a dragonfly.

Some cheats - Evelyn and George B - took a shortcut home, which turned out to be hard work. Saw a Wheatstone Bridge and a bird spread over the road. The second refreshment stop was described as 'a picturesque spot to die'.

Evening meal

Knowesgate - lots of animal heads on the wall. Many noted that beer was a good quencher of thirst. Good meal.

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