With all the fun and games (and complications)
of the last few weeks, our walks have been in short supply.
Cathy had planned to come up to the Lakes and
Hilton was due to house and dog sit while we were to go to Holland
on another family visit for Loes.
The visit to Holland didn't happen of course
but Cathy, Mark and Hilton still came up to enjoy time in the
Lakes.
Foreign holidays were replaced by necessary
hospital visits so the three visitors also had a few days on
their own, for walks of their own liking.
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(My
daughter) Cathy and Mark enjoying a mountain snack it
seems. |
(Friend)
Hilton with Cathy. He was also able to enjoy a few walks. |
[Please note: all these pictures (apart
from an odd one at the end) were taken by Cathy, Mark or Hilton
. . . who's is who's is not always clear.]
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The first
walk they enjoyed was one to Whinlatter Forest . . .
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where they walked up
through the trees in search of . . . |
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The
Gruffalo . . . Mark the one on the left in case
you're confused. |
They continues the walk
so as to include a summit or two. |
This was the view from the forest track, high
above Thornthwaite and Bassenthwaite Lake.
There's clear views over Keswick to the Helvellyn
Range in the distance.
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The route
to Barf includes a small stream crossing |
Woodland clearance exposes
lower forest tracks. |
The vie from the top of Barf, looking south
over Derwent Water.
Turning to the north, a view over Bass Lake
and Binsey which just about included the Scottish Hills.
Their next summit of choice was to be Lord's
Seat, over there in the distance.
Presumably in no time at all they were on the
summit, with Boris and Dougal hoping for some of that snack
biscuit no doubt.
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In subsequent days, when doing a small walk
from the cottage, they enjoyed a trip up Scale Hill close to
home.
The walk was extended across and down to Crummock
Water, with a view here of Mellbreak from the Boathouse.
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From our last walk page you may have remembered this
photo with Cathy and I
of Loes at the Loweswater Bothy.
That day she and Mark plus Boris took Dougal
and continued on a longer walk up through the woods,
making their way back to the cottage via the Coffin
Route.
Here Mark does his Jeremy Clarkson impression whilst
resting on the top wall.
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The 'Coffin Route' high above Loweswater, with
lovely views over to Grasmoor and Crummock Water.
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After passing
the top of Holme Woods the path drops towards . . .
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. . . a selfie opportunity
by High Nook Tarn. |
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Dougal,
always the water dog . . . |
. . . enjoys a dip,
but where's the ball he asks ? |
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They also did another walk . . . which you can
have a 'guess at' as a quiz . . . where are they walking ?
The answer can be found in the 'previous walk' link at the
bottom of this page.
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Cathy and Mark then left for home
and we left for a couple of days in Leeds
as we had to get back to check out Loes's orthopaedic
progress.
On our return Hilton was still in Loweswater
which was good as he was looking after the dogs
and the cottage !
Once I was back, he fancied a local walk with a bit
more 'altitude'.
I knew one close at hand that was 509 metres
and would take under two hours . . .
so a walk up Mellbreak was on the cards again.
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Climbing the northern end of Mellbreak and looking
back at Low Fell, Darling Fell and Loweswater.
The Lorton Valley fades away to the right.
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Below us
in the field were signs of an ancient earthwork. |
"A peep round the
Corner" and yes, that's a bit of rain falling. |
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We returned
via the traverse path around the side of the fell. |
Hilton was obviously impressed
with the views of Loweswater from this path. |
As I said earlier, all the pictures here,
apart from the one I took on Hilton's phone, were all taken
by Cathy, Mark or by Hilton himself
Many thanks for permission to post them
here.
Technical note: Pictures taken
with my iPhone 11pro mobile phone camera.
Resized in Photoshop, and built
up on a Dreamweaver web builder.
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. . . pictures from someone else for s change.
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