Solway sunset on two wheels

Out of all the hills in the Lakes, the Caldbeck & Uldale Fells are probably considered the poor cousins to the other ranges. The views of the Scottish Coast over the Solway are hardly the most dramatic that Scotland has to offer, but one of the best times to view are at sunset - especially on two wheels

Climbing High Pike from Fellside, the sun getting low in the sky...

Knott & Great Calva from Longlands with a touch of weather

February has been a vile month, with pretty constant rain & gale force winds, fortunately today brought a slight improvement in the weather, there was still gale force winds but at least the rain initially held off and the sun made an appearance - almost spring like.

The sun not quite up from Longlands Fell...

A pre-storm dash into the Uldale Fells

With what could only be described as a dire forecast and predictions of a 'Great Storm' today's walk was a quick wander over my local hills. The conditions when it wasn't raining were not that bad, despite the wind, when it did rain it was like being shot blasted! I was back home after a few hours to await for the 'Great Storm' that actually never arrived in Cumbria.

Looking back to Longlands from the Cumbria Way...