28th May 2007

With both aged parents set to join me today, we had to decide on a walk which we would all be happy doing. A late start meant that we weren't convinced that we would be able to park near some of the Langdale-area fells. Therefore, we decided to go up Seat Sandal from Dunmail Raise. We had meant to do this one before when we had done the Clough Head - Dollywagon Pike walk, but by the time we had got to Grisedale Tarn, we were knackered. It had remained an awkward one since.

We parked easily at Dunmail Raise and began the ascent up Raise Beck which was thoroughly enjoyable. There were some lovely waterfalls and the rain was holding off. At Grisedale Tarn there was then the steep climb up onto the summit (2415 ft). It was a slog but the views made it well worthwhile. I could see exactly where I had walked the day before. Fairfield was also temptingly close, but a suggested ascent did not go down well.

The descent was made easier by the old sliding down on the waterproofs method (now a favourite). We stopped at the tarn to have a quick snack and to watch everyone else heading up either Fairfield or Dollywagon Pike. It was then a lovely stroll back to the car and a stop in Cockermouth for a cream tea.

New fell: Seat Sandal.