Day 2 of activations while in the lakes - Hallin Fell
After a good breakfast at the North Lakes Hotel, it was time to head out to the first summit.
Hallin Fell
I have been to Waterside campsite at Pooley Bridge many times in the past but never ventured any further down the road. After a couple of miles I arrived at the church car park and got boots on, rucksack on, and headed up the hill.
At the summit, I was greeted with this view looking down Ullswater to Pooley Bridge
The summit
A quick look around for an activation spot and I got setup here just behind the rocks
Spotted myself and called CQ, First 4 contacts on 2 FM and then the contacts seem to stop, so I got setup on HF/14mhz, posted a spot and then boom, a pile up.
An additional 16 contacts made including a S2S with IL2KEY/P on I/LO-210
Then back down the hill to the car and off to the next - Little Mell Fell
Arrived at the summit, and the rain had landed.
After a long ponder I decided to crack on and go for it.
Waterproofs on and off I went.
The walk up was OK, hard going for me and plenty of mud, rain, and wind.
At the top, it was misty and windy.
Time to deploy the small tarp and make a tent of sorts to try and shelter myself from the wind and rain
Also gave me chance to try out the metal plates I made to support the mast when attached to the trig point - circled in blue
Spotted myself and called CQ. Just 5 on 2m and then called it a day. The wind and rain didnt help matters.
Going back down was a little trickier with the mud, I did fall on to my bum a few times in the mud, but made it back to the car OK, although a bit muddier than planned/wanted.
Off to the next one. Great Mell Fell
Not sure what is great other than the name, again at the top, windy and more sideways rain.
The walk up again hard going and slippy due to wet grass and mud
Spotted and called CQ. 5 contacts and that was enough. Back down to the car to get sorted and a brew.
Cheers to all the contacts and the repeat contacts.
Ta
John
m0vaz.