Our activities focussed mainly on walks. However, as so often on CLOG trips, we also had a few more touristy pursuits to act as an interesting "sandwich" between our more physically active days. In true and traditional CLOG style, there were a number of parallel activities - that's called being spoilt for choice. Anyway, while the list below is probably not complete, I've tried to give you something of an overview here. Of course I'll describe in greater detail on subsequent pages those walks and activities in which I partook, either leading, or - in a more relaxed mode - participating.

• Scales - Threlkeld Circular. (Friday 3) John E. led this introductory afternoon walk for "early birds" (early arrivals, that is). We walked along a pretty stretch of the Glenderamackin and - as can be expected on John's walks - paid a visit to a place of liquid refreshment, in this case the traditional "Horse and Farrier Inn" in down-town Threlkeld.


• Scales - Great Dodd Circular. (Saturday 4) This took in the valleys of Glenderamackin and Saint John's Beck ere we reached the Old Coach Road. From there we climbed up to Clough Head (726 m) and the Great Dodd (857 m). Our descent, via some boggy terrain, eventually got us back to Scales by about 20:20. This walk was led by Eric S., aided and abetted by colleagues.


• Thirlmere to Threlkeld. (Saturday 4). This walk was led by Ralph and took in several peaks between and including Helvellyn (950 m) and Great Dodd (857 m). There was a high speed finale in order to reach a pre-arranged dinner for Ralph's party at Threlkeld's "Horse and Farrier Inn", leaving participants pleasantly exhausted and thankful for the sustenance at the said inn!


• Scales - Blencathra Circular. (Sunday 5) A select group of us scaled Blencathra (868 m), which seemed a good thing to do, considering that Blencathra was just behind our accommodation in Scales. We were certainly not disappointed with the nice views we had on our ascent and of course on the summit. Once back in the valley and close to our return we had an interesting almost vertical 15 foot rocky drop on our path. All in a day's work! The walk was nominally led by Eric S., aided and abetted by all.


• Blencathra Centre via Mungrisdale to Scales. (Sunday 5) After a short bus journey, Ralph took his group on to Blencathra (868 m) and then "cross-country" to the village of Mungrisdale with its attractive pub. The group then split for two alternative low level routes back to Scales.


• Keswick to Cat Bells. (Monday 6) Nicky led this "shortish" but fine walk up Cat Bells (451 m). It was well worth the climb to get the excellent view over the northern part of the island-studded Derwent Water as well as towards the mountains surrounding Keswick itself. A descent to a nice tea shop in Grange pleasantly rounded off our active day.


• Keswick - Latrigg Circular. (Tuesday 7) Eric S. had the opportunity to go up to Latrigg (368 m) north east of Keswick. Skiddaw had been the original aim, but the gathering clouds gave a message that less ambitious aims should be attempted! However, with the storm clouds in the offing, the views from the top of Latrigg were really very impressive. As if to emphasise the benefit of caution, it started to rain on the return to down-town Keswick, but it had been a fine and interesting day.


• Scales to Scales Tarn. (Tuesday 7) This was a short morning walk to Scales Tarn, in the shadow of Sharp Edge, and was led by Ralph for the benefit of those who, like him, wanted a last look at the mountains before participants made their respective - and often pre-booked - rail journeys back home to the deep south.


• Bus Rides Through Lakeland. (Tuesday 7) Tim stayed on an extra night in the Keswick YHA and planned to use the Tuesday for some scenic bus rides through the Lake District - the sort of bus journeys that would be hard, if not impossible, to replicate in the south of the U.K..


• A Visit to the Quarry and Mining Museum at Threlkeld. (Wednesday 8) The weather started off hot and sultry, but it was a nice walk to the museum, which was full of excavators! What interesting things people collect! A narrow gauge railway and a visit to a mine added to the interest. Later, the deluge came - a real Lakeland deluge which necessitated a cab journey back to Scales. But the day had certainly been memorable and worthwhile.


• Goodbye!. On my final day, I had a quick look around Scales, before being given a welcome free lift to Penrith Station. It had been an excellent away break. Good company, good scenery and good exercise!