Whernside wild camp

Part 2 of the trip Yorkshire and the Lake District 2020. Go to part 1 or part 3.

Before there was the 3 peak challenge everyone knew about, there were the original 3 peaks (of Yorkshire). We weren’t up for doing the full attempt just yet, but did fancy a wild camp at the top of one of them.

A footpath sign points from right to left, marking the summit of Whernside, 1.75 miles away.

2020/07/20
1/3200s at f/2.8, 24mm, ISO 100, Nikon D850

Two shoots of magenta foxgloves in full bloom.

2020/07/20
1/2500s at f/2.8, 24mm, ISO 100, Nikon D850

A small tarn in an otherwise featureless landscape.

2020/07/20
1/2000s at f/2.8, 42mm, ISO 100, Nikon D850

A stone wall recedes up and in to the distance. Chris stands at the far end looking out over one side.

Chris Natt ― 2020/07/20
1/320s at f/4, 70mm, ISO 80, Nikon D850

Unlike other summits I’ve been to, Whernside has a dry stone wall running the entire length of it (with a break at the summit for crossing sides). This made for a much needed windbreak.

A close photo of the top row of stones of a stone all. The stones all lean to one side. In the background the sun is just setting.

2020/07/20
1/400s at f/4, 48mm, ISO 80, Nikon D850

Chris in silhouette against an empty hillside, facing the sun as it sets.

Chris Natt ― 2020/07/20
1/800s at f/4, 38mm, ISO 80, Nikon D850

Ed and Chris stand in silhouette towards a very right and golden sunset.

Chris Natt, Ed Horsford ― 2020/07/20
1/160s at f/6.3, 35mm, ISO 80, Nikon D850

Ed and Chris sit on long grass in late golden sunset.

Chris Natt, Ed Horsford ― 2020/07/20
1/125s at f/6.3, 31mm, ISO 80, Nikon D850

Ed and Chris stand still in the dark next to their tents. Each tent glows slightly from within.

Chris Natt, Ed Horsford ― 2020/07/20
1/5s at f/4, 24mm, ISO 6400, Nikon D850

Dawn over Ingleborough

Ingleborough - another of the 3 peaks.

2020/07/21
1/60s at f/4.5, 58mm, ISO 280, Nikon D850

Sunrise over Whernside. Chris stands in the foreground in silhouette, taking a photo of the sun.

Chris Natt ― 2020/07/21
1/50s at f/4.5, 24mm, ISO 100, Nikon D850

Ed stands alone at sunrise looking out over the golden hills.

Photo by Chris Natt.

Ed Horsford ― 2020/07/21
1/200s at f/4.5, 20mm, ISO 400, Nikon D850

Part 2 of the trip Yorkshire and the Lake District 2020. Go to part 1 or part 3. Shot at Whernside in the Yorkshire Dales.