Ullock Pike; Long Side and Carl Side

Yesterday, we had intended to go up Skiddaw via Ullock Pike - always a nice walk - especially the ridge from The Watches onwards ...and it was. It was though incredibly warm, so we were stopping regularly for Rocky the dog to sit in what little shade there was and have a drink. We pressed on to Carl Side, but the top of Skiddaw is so stony and hot, with no shade, that we had to call it a day and descend the way we came - which on the plus side gave us new views as we have never gone down that way!

From The Watches towards Ullock Pike with Skiddaw on the left. 

Skiddaw Little Man in the middle. 

Looking down over Bassenthwaite.

A panorama of Skiddaw Little Man far left, Long Side, Dodd and Bassenthwaite. 

Lunch stop with Skiddaw and Skiddaw Little Man poking its head up. 

The Watches with Binsey in the background.

Return to The Watches ..and below.