If you were to introduce someone to a fell in the Lake District, in order to introduce them to the experience and the views, I think most of us would say Catbells. Today myself, my fiancee Naomi and my holidaying and fellwalking novices parents went for a quick ramble up this popular fell. The weather started clear but humid, offering us great views back towards Keswick. This clear weather was short lived, however the light showers cast multiple rainbows all across the sky. On the way up I also bumped into TLDW regular Lin Atril with her puppy Scruffy (Great to see you Lin!) After just over an hour we summited and quickly hunkered down in a little col to chew on some liquorice twists, Yum! Mum and Dad had just summited their first fell, objective complete, now time to get them back in one piece. We moved South off the summit and soon we turned West to find the track that runs alongside Catbells. By this time much of the polished rock on the fell was slippery and just as I turned to my mum to say 'dont put your foot...' 'Ouch!' 'Are you ok!?'. Mum managed to take a small slip and slightly jar her arm, so in kicked my first First Aid scenario as an ML. After a few minutes of rest she was back on her feet. After enjoying a slow walk back to the car the walk was over. Dad had anjoyed himself, and I think he will come back for more, Mum has said she's 'sticking to the Lakeside!'
“Completed Scafell on the Saturday and Langdale Pikes on Sunday 3rd and 4th November 2012 both with John who had great knowledge and Leadership skills and made it so enjoyable many thanks Pete”
Peter Sewell
