Myself and Chris M0KPW had never done this One Pointer before. I tried once before, but the Car park was so busy, I decided to leave it for another day when the fell would be a bit more quiet.
Today we decided was was that day, we got to the car park around 10:00 A.M and found we were only the 2nd vehicle there.
Thinking this was an easy one pointer, I did not bother with the map, I had forgotten that the back of Rydal Water has quite a few footpaths. We managed to find our way up, maybe not the most direct, but it was a lovely day and not too many tourists around.
With the first half being on paths the 2nd half is steps and the National trust were repairing them, making it all a bit more difficult than I had expected with my heavy rucsac.
We were setup a little later than expected, but my first CQ came back with G3VKV and then it continued, for a total of 13 contacts calling me and not another CQ needed. I was quite surprised and pleased.
Highlight was DL1CR/P, which was my first S2S international contact on QO-100. Thankyou Chris.
Three visitors to the station, one thought it was something to do with Aircraft and another thinking it was a television station. We also had an amateur visit, but sorry, I cant remember the name and call.
On returning to the car park, for just less than four hours parking we were charged £6:10, I hope Lowther Estates use at least some of that for Fell management
Tomorrow is another fine day, so we have Dent G/LD-045 Planned.
Many thanks to all the QO-100 chasers.
Nick G0HIK
