A trip to the Lake District

We had a short break in the Lake District, staying at a friend's house in Cockermouth. The town was devastated by floods in 2009, with water up to 2 metres deep in Main Street and it has recovered remarkably well. The sign sums up the spirit of the place.

The clouds were low so we took a trip down to Crummock to get some atmospheric lake-side shots.

Day 2: low cloud again so went to Wastwater, the deepest lake in the Lake District. Off to the top right of this shot is Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England. We were hoping to see some autumn colours and were not disappointed.

Day 3 - a trip to Rannerdale with hopes of getting up to Whiteless Pike but low cloud scuppered us again. Went round Rannerdale Knots instead.

Day 4 - Watendlath Tarn and shore. Watendlath is a tiny hamlet reached by a narrow winding road. It's owned by the National Trust and there's a farm with a flock of Herdwick sheep. We set out on a circular walk to Dock Tarn, returning via Stonethwaite.

From Watendlath to Dock Tarn

Dock Tarn and then on to Stonethwaite

Nearly back at Watendlath












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