an early start - Ullock Pike from Southerndale

on the ridge between Southerndale and Barkbethdale with Binsey in the distance

looking back down the ridge from the scree above Randel Crag - not a recommended route!

Longside Edge from the scree

Skiddaw summit after 8 months of closure - and it's horrible! - too windy to stand

cloud racing over the back o'Skidda fells - Knott in the centre

Skiddaw north ridge

Blencathra and Lonscale Fell from the north ridge

Bassenthwaite Lake from lower down the ridge

Longside and Ullock Pike with Randel Crag (my ascent route) in front

panorama of Skiddaw and Ullock Pike from the foot of Southerndale

Here's hoping this is an end to the foot and mouth nightmare!