Monday February 2nd
Black Hill- David Solo A chilly, windy and misty day and anyone sensible would stay at home. Nevertheless, David was off to Crowden for the year's first trip to Black Hill. It was relatively sheltered on the way up to Laddow Rocks, but at the top it was very windy. I had to swap my knitted hat for a securely fitting Buff- I really didn't want to lose my new hat! With the wind as it was, I was anticipating coming back the same way (along the Pennine Way) as the top of Tooleyshaw Moss is very exposed. The mist was blowing in and out, as well although this was less of a consideration as the path is relatively clear and certainly familiar. Approaching the summit plateau ...and less than a minute later- horizon visible! I stopped at the trig point on Soldier's Lump, sheltering from the breeze in the lee of its plinth. Although I'd set my compass in case the visibility was bad, by the time I left the mist had cleared and the wind had died down a bit, so I was pleased to do t...