We'll let Jon enjoy his well earned retirement after 16 years & 778 ascents but Wes & Zac will be back for the first snows of next winter Have a grand summer of adventures 😎 #summitsafely

A mixture of old snow, fresh snow, rime ice and small thawing cornices on the east face of #Helvellyn Keep checking the forecasts and ensure you have the right clothing, equipment & skills for the conditions #beadventuresmart Zac

Winter still holding on on the highest summits. A dusting of new snow & rime ice above 850m on #Helvellyn and some more flurries forecast for this week #summitsafely #beadventuresmart Zac

Introducing the Lake District’s latest innovation for nature lovers: ‘E-Sheep’! 🐑💡 As part of our new eco-friendly initiative, we’re tagging our local Herdwick sheep with LED lights to help hikers navigate the fells safely at night. Starting April 1st, follow the glowing flock…

There's an updated Fell Top Conditions Report based on today (Easter Sunday's) observations from #Helvellyn at: lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk
📸 the remaining snow cover on the east face of Helvellyn

Still a hint of winter on the mountains & potential for more snowfall next week so please keep checking the #lakedistrictweatherline & make sure you have the correct clothing, equipment & skills for your adventure #beadventuresmart Zac

Busy busy busy 🙂 Plenty of folk out enjoying a spectacular Easter Sunday on the #lakedistrict fells. Parking was an issue around the more popular mountains. Worth exploring other mountains, different times of day or modes of transport? #summitsafely Zac

Still a few tricky patches of snow on the exit to #swirraledge on #Helvellyn but the vast majority of the fells & popular paths are now clear of snow #summitsafely Zac

There's an updated Fell Top Conditions Report based on today (Saturday's) observations from #Helvellyn at: lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk
📸 #purplesaxifrage coming into bloom in a quiet corner of Helvellyn

The usually long lasting #browncovesnowpatch looking a bit sorry for itself after a relatively warm & wet winter #snowsurvey Zac

A stunning & atmospheric day on #Helvellyn Plenty of folk out and about enjoying the sunshine & extensive views although a chilly wind kept everyone moving #summitsafely #beadventuresmart Zac

Still some snow on the N flanks of #catstycam & #swirraledge . Enough that there is a possibility of a long slide if you slip in the wrong place Carrying #microspikes still recommended for the #HelvellynEdges #summitsafely #beadventuresmart Zac

Today's 20kg wombling haul from #Helvellyn included 3 tents, rucksack covers, gloves, torches, water bottles, microspikes, dry bags & a 40' non collapsing tent pole! ☹️ Please #leavenotrace This includes taking orange peel & banana skins with you. Zac

There's an updated Fell Top Conditions Report based on today (Friday’s) observations from High Spy at: lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk

Helvellyn's summit plateau was bare rock and patches of snow. This snow was wet but very close to freezing. Hence, although not required here today, microspikes are a sensible addition to your rucksack if ascending the highest peaks on Good Friday. Jon

Fell Top Assessor Jon hangs up his Lake District boots lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/media-…

Today was my 778th ascent of Helvellyn for the National Park & last day as an Assessor; to celebrate the cloud lifted as I climbed the headwall! Thanks very much to everyone for your kind words both written & in person & I look forward to meeting you on the fells in future. Jon

Fresh snow overnight & this morning above 750m adding approx 2cm to average depth at 900m. The crest of Striding Edge, shown here, was mostly bare, damp rock with some soft snow. On its slopes noticeably more snow on the northern side compared with the south facing aspects. Jon

There's an updated Fell Top Ground Conditions Report based on today (Wednesday)'s observations at lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk where the Lake District's weather forecast for the next 5 days will be updated at c6pm. Catstye Cam & northern slopes of Swirral Edge from near Lower Man. Jon