Red Tarn

What an amazing day! 

DH decided that it was a good idea for us to walk to Red Tarn. I'll be honest - I had my doubts whether we'd be able to do this walk.  

We chose today to go as the weather forecast was pretty good. If you're after a good walk in the Lake District, and the weather forecast is good on a particular day, you just have to go for it! 

We'd managed to get a fairly early start, mainly because DD needed dropping off at the train station early - a good excuse for us to get out early too. After a lovely drive through Kirkstone Pass we had a fabulous view of Brothers Water.

We parked up in Glenridding and headed off on the long path, with blue skies and sunshine! 

The only things that I can say about this walk is that the scenery was incredible and that parts of the walk were quite tough!

I had to keep stopping to take photographs as it was so incredibly vast and beautiful. 

It had been quite hot at times on the trek up, but once we got to Red Tarn there was a chilly breeze so the hot chocolate that we'd taken was much needed! 716m!!

We didn't venture up to the summit of Helvellyn - Striding Edge looks a bit too scarey for me, as did Swirral Edge! So we opted to head down via a route with a fabulous view down Grisedale. 

 

And then finally back to Glenridding with more wonderful views of Ullswater ....

.... and in time for a lovely afternoon tea!

I'm so glad DH suggested this walk. But I still don't think I want to do Helvellyn from this route!