Another day out in Dovedale

GC1VKFY - SOTL Thorpe Cloud




What can I say...Awesome Awesome Awesome Earth Cache. After completing a few of the SOTL series this was next on the list to do. The view of Thorpe Cloud as you approach is spectacular! The area was crawling with walkers and families just enjoying a day out in the sunshine with many kids splashing around in the river. Looking up at the cloud, there were a lot of people already on top and attempting the climb the hard way.

Looking at the map we decided to follow the public footpath round the back of the cloud hoping for an easier ascent on account of having the 3 puppies with us. Most of the walk was a fairly easy up hill climb until the last 500 metres or so where it really started to tell on our legs. We made it to the top quite quickly and was amazed at the views we got. The wind was extremely strong at the summit making my hair stick right up and looking like I was wearing a wig!!!

We made our calculation of the questions that were required and took a few minutes to look around at the great views taking the opportunity for a few pics as well.

Again it was decided that rather than attempt to go scree surfing on the way down, we made our way back the safer way. The noise from a nearby field where all the sheep were being herded into a neighbouring field was quite loud especially with the farmer beeping his horn ruining the nice peaceful sounds of the countryside.

All in all, it was one hell of a climb, an amazing view and certainly well worth the effort. One that I would recommend to all.

Many Thanks to PopupPirate for making this Earth Cache.