Wikipaedia advises that the concept describes a reciprocal relationship between one's self and others that involves both sides equally and in a mutual fashion:

It can be explained from the perspective of psychology, philosophy and sociology:

• Psychologically, it involves a person empathising with others.
• Philosophically, it involves a person perceiving their neighbour as also "an I" or "self."
• Sociologically, this principle is applicable between individuals, between groups, and also between individuals and groups.

This concept's framework appears prominently in many religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism and the rest of the world's major religions and ethical traditions.  All versions have one aspect in common: they all demand that people treat others in a manner in which they themselves would like to be treated.

How, I hear you thinking, does this apply to the ethos of BOOTboys?

Well, all will become clear.

The objective today was Red Screes, a Wainwright that John needed and was close enough for Tony to get home in time for his Fishing Club meeting.  Surely an empathising decision?  

Having parked in the main Ambleside car park we set off up the aptly named Struggle. Before long, Tony found something that some might regard as a device for having a break but I prefer to think that he had found something that he wanted to share equally and in a mutual fashion with John and I.  It was How Head, an historical corner with the oldest house in Ambleside.  Opposite is St Anne's Chapel, now converted into five dwellings.

Back to the climb, we empathised with him regarding the unrelenting steepness of the hill, first on road and then on grass and rock.

Eventually, we reached the summit with its stunning views down the precipitous cliffs to the Kirkstone Inn, nearly 1,000 feet below.

The day was warm with just a slight veiling of the sun, sufficient to lend drama to the distant views rather than clarity.

Helvellyn range

There is a convenient shelter at the top where we treated each other as we would wish to be treated by agreeing that lunch should be taken.

Next on the Wainwright trail, at the other end of Smallthwaite band, lies Middle Dodd. This would be an insignificant little hill were it not for the fine views down to Brotherswater and the valley beyond, plus, on turning round, the dramatic outline of Red Screes.

Traversing along the slopes to the Broad Crag path soon led us down to the Scandale Pass col and a decision point.  Should we continue up and round to High Pike and Low Pike (adding two more Ws) or take the option of dropping down to Scandale Beck and back down the valley.  Treating others as they would want to be treated (or tret as some say round here) led to the latter being selected.

The long walk down the valley led us past a large and elaborate sheepfold, past High Sweden Bridge and then by the remarkable Tower of Beauty and Friendship, the history of which is discussed in some detail in the BB1020 report of a day on which more or less the same route was followed in rather different weather.

We concluded with a supreme example of empathy, perceiving one's neighbour as oneself and treating each other as one would want to be treated, through a decision taken equally and in a mutual fashion.  You will understand what that would be when I explain that the Ethic of Reciprocity is also known by another name.

The Golden Rule.   

Cheers!

Don, Wednesday 10th September 2014

BOOTboys routes are put online in gpx format which should work with most mapping software. You can follow our route in detail by downloading bb1433 .

To discover which Wainwright top was visited on which BB outing - although it may not be that up to date - see: Which Wainwright When?

For the totals of the mileages and heights (ditto) see: BB Log.

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