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Lee Olson's avatar

This confirms my long-held suspicion that Brits are all fucking crazy. Fab photos!

Paul Maven's avatar

I wouldn’t argue with that Lee! And thanks by the way.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Lovely! Most enjoyable walk, nice views, and I didn’t even have to break a sweat 😄

Jakub Cholewka's avatar

The Lake District and Snowdonia are among the places I have to see at some point. My bucket list destinations.

Paul Maven's avatar

You really have to Jakub. Snowdonia is on mine! I have never been to that part of Wales.

KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

That shot of the crazy scree runner is absolutely fab! The pitch of the rock field, the texture, the shiny athletic guy: it really came together!! Great shots and story. Best for all the next adventures!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

Wow, that looks like rough terrain! I agree with you on the dogs on both accounts…

Great photos, but the trail runner blows my mind!

Paul Maven's avatar

Thanks Susanne. Affirmation! I do really love the shot.

Lauri Novak's avatar

I appreciate you sharing the stories and images of these places. As much as I'd love to get to them, it's not likely.

The Bard of Tysoe's avatar

Great Gable is such a beautiful mountain; and a real achievement. Such a superb write-up, too; and the images aren’t bad, either! Thank you so much!

Kate Caddell's avatar

You can feel the excitement in the shot of that guy running, great job

Paul Jenkin's avatar

I needed that, Paul. Fantastic photos.

Great Gable is my favourite fell, bar none. I ascended (first time) via the route you describe and descended back down Windy Gap and then via Aaron Slack to Styhead Tarn. Aaron Slack is, ironically, one of my least favourite stretches of rock. I have dodgy knees and it was raining hard and blowing a gale. I was delighted to get o the tarn before heading back to Seathwaite.

Lucy Hearne Keane's avatar

Well done 👍 Paul. Stunning photos 🤩