Friday 17 September

 Low cloud enshrouds the surrounding Fells this morning. It is so peaceful and many people seem to have left. We decide to have an easier day today so abandon the Great Mountain Days walking book and go off piste. Simon works out our route up towards Pike O’Blisco over to the top of the Wrynose Pass to the Tilberthwaite ridge beyond. A gentle day he says. Red Tarn is in the mist so we are pleased we’re not planning to go any higher. We have coffee (thermos) and catch up with emails and blog writing (no reception or WiFi at the campsite) I even manage a bit of online shopping for the new season! Terrible I know. It is beginning to brighten up as we watch cyclists struggle their way up the pass. I am not envious. The view improves and we see all along the pass to Wrynose Bottom. The annual Fred Whitton cycle challenge is taking place this Sunday: 113 miles of extreme hill cycling. I am even less envious of that! We descend down into Little Langdale and then over to Blea Tarn where we see a girl swimming. After 6 hours of walking (so much for an gentle day!) we are enjoying a pint at The Old Dungeon Ghyll in the sunshine. Our legs are really feeling the cumulative fatigue by now and a rest day tomorrow heading to The Forest of Bowland seems like a great idea! Bacon and Bean Casserole tonight. There may be a strong wind!