My turn to drive today so Peter arrived at my house for about 6 am and then we went for Steve.  We were off to do 2 tops very close to the 2 we did last time out, Great Calva and Knott.  We arrived at Mosedale just before 8 am but we parked up the road near the old mine workings at Swineside.  Once again Angus the Butcher from Seaham provided our breakfast, steak pie, excellent start to the day.

Start of the walk

Taking shelter

There was a chilly wind blowing and it was a little misty when we set off towards Great Calva.  The first part of the walk was on the flat for about 40 minutes or so until we crossed the stream and then began the long climb to the first top.  It was a very straight climb today after the first 40 or 50 yards.

Great Calva summit

At the top of the climb we turned right and arrived at the summit just after 10.00 am.  We found a little wind break to have a cup of tea.  Then we headed off for Knott.  The temperature seemed to have dropped when we left the wind break and it was still misty.  We headed in the general direction of Knott and started to drop down a little.  A quick check of the map confirmed that we were going in the right direction and as we dropped in height it became a little clearer.

Knott summit

Summit of Knott

Not much of a view from the summit

The descent

Carrock Fell from our bait stop

This one is looking back at Carrock Fell from our bait stop.  Once again a steady drop down to the old mine workings (not too much problem for my knee again) and the car was just after the mine.  Off to the pub for a couple of beers and it looks like the next walk is going to be the week before Easter 4th or 5th April.