Having only fitted in a run along the river to Dalston & back since Lords Seat, I thought it time I did something else while I was off work. I've walked in the Lakes on & off for 30 years or so ( I started young, ok ), but had never been up Longside Edge as a way to get onto Skiddaw. This runs parallel to Bass Lake & looks quite spectacular from the north when you can look right along the length of it. 
My aim was to run the route but it turned into more of a battle against the wind than a run with moments of airborne excitement with some of the gusts on the top. The most amazing thing apart from the views, was the complete lack of other people out on the hill. It was not until I was nearly back at the car that I met anyone else!
This is the view back along from the summit at 1030 in the morning, where are all the peeps?!
So an excellent trip out followed up by a walk round the river in the sunshine with the little dog. She decided not to bother with the big hill, good sleeping time wasted in her opinion.
To finish the day off a trip back to Keswick in the evening on the bike to do the Latrigg Fell race, not one I've done before & much harder than the 3miles 950ft would indicate. This was mainly due to everyone sprinting off at high speed at the start & muggins here trying to keep up. It didn't take long for me to drop to my usual plod & getting past by the usual people. A big thank you to Jo from Keswick for her encouraging words during the race & the other Keswick girl cheering people in at the end whose name I didn't catch and Jan whose encouragement is always welcome. A time of just over 27 minutes was more than satisfying considering & definately one to do again next year.
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