Lakes weekend

Sun. Drizzle. Sun. Cloud. Good food. Good walks. What more could you ask for in a weekend in the Lake District?! 

Although it’s only two weeks since we were last in the Lake District, we headed back up again on Friday. This wasn’t a last minute decision. This trip has been booked since March 2017 when we saw an offer too good to miss, at a place we’ve stayed at before. And what a day to arrive! The sun was shining, the sky was blue - beautiful! We parked up in Keswick and stopped in a cafe before strolling along the shore of Derwentwater at sunset.....

.....and it didn’t disappoint....For a last minute decision to have a short walk, it paid off with the views. 

Saturday morning, however, didn’t start quite as nice.... 

But, not being put off by the weather we set off to visit the Alpaca Centre and the timber shop next door to it. I know a timber shop doesn’t sound too exciting, but for somebody who’s intrigued by wood turning and carving, it was amazing - countless tools and kinds of wood for sale (and no, I didn’t buy anything........not yet). 

After a stop in Keswick for a wander round, and a hot drink, we drove down the side of Derwentwater and parked up for a walk while the rain held off. 

Admittedly, it wasn’t the best weather, but it wasn’t raining.... 

At the moment DH isn’t able to walk the same distance as me, so he lets me keep going on my own so I can build up my own fitness a bit more. We both know our limits and it means we both get to enjoy the walks. So, DH got so far along the path and I carried on a bit further ....

..... the water was so clear along the river! 

.....but it wasn’t long before I turned round and met DH back at the car so we could head back for the night. 

So, this morning, the view from our window was quite a contrast to yesterday’s.... 

And amazing views from just down the lane!

The plan was to drive to Buttermere. We’ve not walked round Buttermere before so thought we’d go and see what it was like. We took a little side road rather than the main road to start with, and ended up stopping to take in the view... 

It was beautiful. And because of the time we stood taking photos and just looking, we didn’t get to Buttermere. We ended up stopping and having a short walk to the Bowder Stone..... 

.......and then a short drive to Rosthwaite to have another walk with the intention of walking to Seatoller. 

However, part way along the path goes along the edge of a river. Very close to the edge. And it gets quite rocky. And it was wet and slippery. 

So rather than both of us risking it and ending up in the river, we turned back and stopped for a hot drink in the cafe in the YHA Borrowdale.... 

What a fabulous use of old boots!!!! 

We both walked back to a second bridge (no, we didn’t use the stepping stones!) where we stopped for lunch. 

Time for a Lochinver pie!!! 

Then DH headed back to the car while I walked a bit further .... 

 

And then it was time to head home. And to Titch, who has been looked after by DD all weekend. But I think he was happy we were back. 

A fabulous weekend. 

I think we need to check any more offers and get another one booked! 

#walking #lakedistrict #cumbria 

Walking again

It’s surprising how much you realise you’ve missed the outdoors once you’ve had a taste of it. And after being out walking last weekend the plan was to go out again yesterday. 

Well. That was the plan until I woke up. Complete with migraine. After a busy Christmas, and lots of driving, I think it had all become a bit too much and I ended up spending most of the day in bed.  I’d been fine on Thursday, taking DH to see his mum again. And I’d been fine on Friday, and had a lovely lunch with my friends who bought me two wonderful charms to represent our little group of Ladies who Lunch - a teacup and a best friends charm ....

And then I woke up feeling pretty rough yesterday. So no walking at all. Just a day in bed for me. I started feeling a bit better later on, thankfully, as one of my cousins turned up out of the blue with a belated birthday card and present! It was lovely to see him and his wife and daughter as I don’t see them very often. I’m just glad I wasn’t in bed at the time! 

So today we decided to head off up to the Lake District again, and back to Rydal Water and Grasmere. It was a beautiful day, and also really busy. The carpark was full but we just managed to squeeze in at the end. Although it was chilly it was great to be out again. And the views were fabulous! 

You could just see a bit of snow on the hills in the distance. And of course I had to take a couple of close ups of nature .....

We didn’t go as far as we’d planned as the path became a bit icy which made us both quite wary, especially as we saw other people slipping on the ice. So, only a short walk. But so beautiful, and so worth the journey. 

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