A brief window of fine weather after a deluge the previous day, which meant my cousin Pete and I diverted to Jorvik at York, as an alternative to the Lakes. An easy ascent from Rydal led to the summit of Nab Scar (1,450') with good views across Lake Windermere to the south, and Loughrigg above Rydal Water, and Langdale, to the west. The ridge then undulated to the north to the higher summit of Heron Pike (2,003') which also gave good views north and east to the Fairfield massif. It was lovely to feel the warmth of the sun, almost summer-like!
