It seems to be a worldwide problem @Ante1 - we're certainly experiencing more frequent spells of dry weather here. Until the last few years, 5 or 6 days without rain in summer would have been a rare event. This year there's been several, and the sunny days are hotter. I find the heat very difficult. A great pity about your harvest too.
@Uff -I'm currently laughing, every day on my walk, at the number of drivers who can't seem to read the many road signs on our 'main' road due to water works taking place. What bit of - Road Ahead Closed, followed by a Diversion sign [pointing them up our road] then No Through Road just beyond the junction, do they not understand. It's a new game - how many do I see.... Here's a fungus for you that I took a few days ago - it's about 6 inches diameter. The others have all disappeared, so just this one left - on the footpath round the corner.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Going back a few years if we visited the Lake District in the summer we'd be happy with a couple of ' clear ' days in a week's holiday, fully expecting to get full use of all our waterproof gear. In recent trips in the summer months we haven't even taken the waterproofs out of the rucksack on quite a few weeks. This is worrying on many levels but it also breeds complacency amongst some hillwalkers who don't go properly prepared as they don't think the weather will change!
This is worrying on many levels but it also breeds complacency amongst some hillwalkers who don't go properly prepared as they don't think the weather will change!
Oh don't start me on those @scroggin. I've lost count of the ill equipped folk I've seen. I'm sure you're the same. It's worrying too. I met a young couple early this year who really didn't understand that March isn't normally like it was this year on hills. They were new to it and keen, but were doing 'hills with paths'. I had to gently say that in March, most paths are obliterated from about half way up, even in the region we were in. I don't think they believe you when you say it can be snowing in June/July on higher hills. Perhaps with climate change, that'll happen less, but it'll just be rain instead.
This was a classic example. Roasting on the way up - in June 2016, but plenty of chances to refill water bottles, and to have a paddle on the way back.. ...but it was snowing at the summit. Still some lying on the north side
It's the ones you see in jeans that always get me. Aye - good luck with those when there's a downpour or five....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@Fairygirl, that's why I have so much respect for the Mountain Rescue teams, not only because of their selfless service but also their ability not to judge( at least not publicly). I was lucky to be shown the basics of hillcraft ( many moons ago)by my elder brother amongst others, also the importance of practicing those skills. Don't get me wrong I use a dedicated GPS( not phone) but I always carry a map and compass and navigate using a combination of both. We all make mistakes and I'm no exception but some people invite trouble before they even set out.
That's what we call shielings @Simone_in_Wiltshire - the little stone buildings. Like a very basic bothy. I'm not sure if I have any photos though. As you say - they're for attending to sheep in all sorts of ways. Congrats on your walk. I did one some years ago [round The Pentlands over in the east] and the many kind people on this forum contributed. You should have let us know and we could have done the same for you No midges that day @pansyface, or not that I can remember, but they don't bother me, which is lucky. You're quickly above the woodland - mostly birch in that bit. Indeed @scroggin - I walked part of one of the Corbetts at Arrochar with a girl from the Argyll M. Rescue many years ago. It costs around 3 grand per year [far more now] for them just to have one vehicle to use, and they get no funding like the bigger teams get. All just ordinary folk doing their best.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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@Uff -I'm currently laughing, every day on my walk, at the number of drivers who can't seem to read the many road signs on our 'main' road due to water works taking place. What bit of - Road Ahead Closed, followed by a Diversion sign [pointing them up our road] then No Through Road just beyond the junction, do they not understand.
It's a new game - how many do I see....
Here's a fungus for you that I took a few days ago - it's about 6 inches diameter. The others have all disappeared, so just this one left - on the footpath round the corner.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
This is worrying on many levels but it also breeds complacency amongst some hillwalkers who don't go properly prepared as they don't think the weather will change!
This was a classic example. Roasting on the way up - in June 2016, but plenty of chances to refill water bottles, and to have a paddle on the way back..
...but it was snowing at the summit. Still some lying on the north side
It's the ones you see in jeans that always get me.
Aye - good luck with those when there's a downpour or five....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I was lucky to be shown the basics of hillcraft ( many moons ago)by my elder brother amongst others, also the importance of practicing those skills. Don't get me wrong I use a dedicated GPS( not phone) but I always carry a map and compass and navigate using a combination of both. We all make mistakes and I'm no exception but some people invite trouble before they even set out.
Love the photo @pansyface . Reminds me on Wales. Could it be a house for a shepherd to be close by the sheep?
I ♥ my garden.
This is Avebury land, all a bit mystical. Thousands of years of history. I love it.
I ♥ my garden.
The same here, they are called Downs 😊
I ♥ my garden.
Congrats on your walk. I did one some years ago [round The Pentlands over in the east] and the many kind people on this forum contributed. You should have let us know and we could have done the same for you
No midges that day @pansyface, or not that I can remember, but they don't bother me, which is lucky. You're quickly above the woodland - mostly birch in that bit.
Indeed @scroggin - I walked part of one of the Corbetts at Arrochar with a girl from the Argyll M. Rescue many years ago. It costs around 3 grand per year [far more now] for them just to have one vehicle to use, and they get no funding like the bigger teams get. All just ordinary folk doing their best.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...