The day had started very wet. The rain hammering in the roof woke me at 8 o'clock. Glad I had other duties in the morning left the prospect of a later run if I could fit it in. By the time I was free the sun was out the tops were clear and the sky blue. Kentmere looked very inviting but I was only able to manage an hour so decided to do one of my local training routes.
Heading towards Craggy Plantation I passed the first bowlers of the year on the immaculate Staveley bowling green. I think I will have to polish my woods! I struggled a little on the first climb but was soon rewarded with fine views on Kentmere and Reston Scar.
Back down to the village, across the road at Barley Bridge and up onto the scar. Taking the lower path I was then able to ascend direct to the summit. This has become much more popular since the land became open access and new paths and trods have appeared rapidly. It has always been worth the effort to make this ascent and today was no different.
Reversing the Reston Scar Scamper route over the true summit and Black Crag I am soon back to the road and heading home, wishing I could do more. Perhaps Monday evening, I hope the weather holds.
Russell
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