Two weeks ago I drove back from Harrogate under clear skies and a huge bright moon. It reminded me of the idle talk last year of a moonlight traverse. (For us lesser mortals, this means a traverse of Blencathra rather than the epic winter night re-crossing of the Aonach Eagach by W H Murray).
A starting point is the dates of full moon.
The next full moon is 4th November. Obviously that clashes with the first aid course. However for those interested, I’d be willing to watch out for a fine night a few days either side of that weekend.
Keeping it simple (K.I.S.S.) an ascent from Scales via Mousthwaite Comb and Scales Fell, then down Blease Fell involves 10 km and 600 m climb.
Mr Naismith might do that in 3.5 hours (as a Rule) so say 4.5 hours allowing for a “lunch” stop and slower night walking. One might be finished by midnight and home a-bed just after 2 am.
Obviously this requires some fine weather !!
ANDREW.
