Got up at about 6 without the usual vigor, but was set off by 6:30. It was raining most of the way and the forecast was for the same all day. Realised when I entered the Lakes that I'd forgot my lunch - and really struggled to find a shop. I very nearly turned round at this point, but decided to plod on anyway.
Parked at the car park at Wasdale Head and set off. It was rainy, and very cloudy.
The path up to Great Gable was surprisingly steep. There was a turning I needed to the right about half way up - this would take me to the first scramble. However, visibility was poor, as was my energy level and general enthusiasm for the prospect. I continued to the col and split off to head for Kirk Fell.
The wind had really picked up by this point as had the rain. Visibility was at about 30 feet (as before). I decided to just cut the walk short so that I didn't knacker myself out for the rest of the weekend just to continue with something that was pretty unenjoyable - I didn't really fancy the proposect of any of the upcoming scrambles. There was a path on the map which descended steeply form Kirk Fell, I aimed for that, however the wind was now so strong that I found it difficult to proceed. So I just completely gave in and turned round.....
I was drenched by the time I got back to the car. I decided against going to Wasdale Inn - a treat which I'll leave until I return to complete the walk later this year.
