Lake District Holiday, May 2008

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Lake District Holiday May 2008 GETTING OUT RETURNS FROM A SUNNY LAKE DISTRICT HOLIDAY 18th - 22nd May 2008 Weather for the 2007 holiday was mostly dry and sunny but May 2008 in the English Lake District was one of the driest this region has experienced for some considerable time. Many of the becks and gills which normally help to hydrate this beautiful area of England were conspicuous by absence. For the 20-strong walking group, it meant for the first time ever, we had the luxury of choosing in advance when we did each walk. The team spirit and friendliness, always a trade mark of "GO's" holidays, proved to be as important as ever in helping all to accomplish the walking challenges. Crinkle Crags was the highest ever "GO" has achieved but not the hardest summit as a few have commented. Three walkers managed the much talked-about "bad step" without too much trouble. Summit views from the five crags were really quite memorable. "Between the Giants", just north of Keswick also proved a popular walk with impressive views over Borrowdale and Keswick from a terrace trail which stayed relatively high for a large part of this mid-level route. The Helm-Crag summit, known as "The Howitzer", also had conquerors - but just two brave souls achieved this precipitous overhang. Remainder of the group quietly enjoyed lunch and took pictures. Our food and accommodation at Seatoller was as enjoyable and comfortable as always. Many thanks to all who took part, each and every one of you made a significant contribution to making this holiday so very enjoyable for all. NEXT YEAR....There are already some ideas focusing for a return to the English Lakes in 2009, with perhaps more walking in the Borrowdale Valley. A first assessment of routes for 2009 will be made in August 2008. It is hoped a package will be on offer sometime during the autumn. A provisional reservation for the 2009 holiday with Seatoller Guest House has been made for Sunday 31st - Thursday 4th June 2009. Do keep in touch with this web site, either "EVENTS" or "NEWS" sections for further details.

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