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Black Crag and Holme Fell

Written by Peter Burgess

Thursday, 23 July 2009

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Much hilarity as we try for a group photo . . . all fourteen of us.

Black Crag

The OFC were out in force again for a very sociable walk, starting at Tom Gill Falls and visiting Tarn Hows, Black Crag, Hodge Close, Holme Fell and ending at Yew Tree Farm tearooms. Fourteen members were in attendance for the outing and this Community News article links to online photo albums from the day.

Entering Iron Keld plantation

14 of us and 4 dogs had a very enjoyable walk on these two great fells today (Sunday 19th July 2009) and the weather I'd say was just about perfect for fellwalking, not too hot and plenty of sunny intervals to show off the far-reaching views. There was certainly plenty of stopping to chat and take in the views. Lunch was taken under the arch at Hodge Close Quarry which was certainly an interesting picnic spot.

It really was a perfect walk for us to start our holiday, breaking us in gently and with excellent company what more could we ask? We have far from put off James and Olivia it seems and have made some plans already for later in the week

James and Olivia would like me to say thank you too for a great day and they really enjoyed meeting everyone.

Jill Batchelor

Hi Jill, I'm pleased you got off to a good start, I've had a look at Andrew's photos and look forward to the rest. Enjoy the rest of your holiday, well done to all concerned. Richard Ratcliffe

MMmmmm!

Thanks for a great day yesterday, it was brilliant. We really enjoyed it, Tim was shattered he was fast sleep before we'd got much past Ambleside! Thanks to Andrew and John who have already put their photo's up. Thanks for sharing them, really enjoyed looking at them, it's interesting to see how others view the walk. Gary

Halt!

Thanks to Jill (and family) for bringing us all together on Sunday for a great day on the fells. And thanks to the weatherman who got it so wrong; in our favour. David Hall

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