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Sun, See and Six

Published: April 28th 2012Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District
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Ever Onward
April 27th 2012

After yesterday's wet walking, I opted for a more exciting walk offering great views across Buttermere and Ennerdale, particularly as the weather was clear ... and forecast to stay clear (albeit with heavy showers in the afternoon!) Set off in the early morning sunshine, blue sky above, golden rays striking the mountain tops, taking the lake walk towards Gatesgarth Farm. The views were very picturesque along the lakeshore in the early light, particularly after the earlier rain. Stopping outside Gatesgarth Farm to remove an outer layer, I concluded that, although the temperature was only 6°C, walking in the sun’s rays was making me warmer than intended. Continuing beyond the farm gates, I veered through a gate and began to follow the track used previously by slate miners. On their ascent, the miners, like me, would pass ... read more




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Ever Onward
April 26th 2012

Mountain weather forecast was not good and revised for the worst first thing in the morning to indicate cloud below 600m and occasionally below 300m. As a result, decided to change my plans regarding ascent as the summits would be in cloud. Set off into the rain, head bowed against the wind, making for the lakeside path. Despite the rain and low cloud, what could be seen of the mountains was nevertheless spectacular. Arrived at end of Pike Rigg hoping to take the path around the end of Buttermere but, due to nesting Sand Pipers, the path was closed - until June! Not a good start to the walk, as the detour was three times longer than the planned route - though admittedly less wet! Eventually reached the end of the diversion and crossed the footbridge ... read more




Week 12

Published: March 31st 2012Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District
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MichelleandStephenSwan
March 19th 2012

On our twelfth week we headed up to Liverpool via Blackpool and travelled around the coast then headed for the lakes to visit family. My cousins live and work in a beutiful village up there called Glen ridding on Ulswater surrounded by hilly countryside views that are absolutelly breath taking. One of my cousins has just taken over a local cafe/restaurant called "FELLBITES" where you can sit outside in the sun for afternoon tea and home made scones or enjoy a delicious meal. The food and location are both very impressive and its great to see them doing so well and popularity of their restaurant increase since they have taken it over, and we highly reccomend the "FELLBITES" to anyone visiting the lakes. We stayed a few days in the village with them and caught up ... read more




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Mumtraveller
January 8th 2012

Happy New Year and January marches on so I better get up to date before I start my travels for 2012. In early December I set off for the North of England ( with a flasks of hot tea, blankets, shovel and bag of ashes in the boot in case of a repeat of last year’s weather- fortunately I didn’t need them). On the way I picked up Marilyn and Terry who had left behind their home in sunny warm Spain for the family pre-Xmas visit. I think they like being here for a winter visit to remind them of why they left!! We spent that week in the Lake District at Chapel Stile in the Langdale Valley- this is a timeshare apartment I have. We were lucky to have cold frosty days and snow on ... read more




testing some photos

Published: December 29th 2011Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District
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richandrob
December 29th 2011

here goes, some of the recent trip to the lakes...... read more






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Miltonrabbit
September 24th 2011

The alarm went off early this morning as planned so we could get a good start to the day. We had decided only a few days ago, to take a train trip to Settle from Carlisle. For those who are not really interested in trains this little trip crosses the Yorkshire Dales and at one point we stop at the highest mainline railway station in the United Kingdom. So the reason for the early start was to find our way into Carlisle, park the car, buy the tickets, and get the best seats on the train. We looked around the carriage and it was an interesting collection of passengers. A small group were on a day’s outing to help celebrate someone’s 80th birthday. Quite a number were equipped for a day or a weekend of rambling ... read more




Lakes and Lakes

Published: June 19th 2011Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District
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lingards long weekend
June 17th 2011

Blackpool Making our way from the Peaks to the Lakes, we stopped via Jo's number one must-go UK destination - Blackpool. And there it was, in all it's glory... a permanent seaside amusement town, with customary promenade and pier and plenty of hotel accommodation everywhere. We're thankful that it was only a weekday and not middle of the summer holidays! And a visit to such a place wouldn't have been complete without fish & chips and sugared donuts, which we willingly obliged. Lake District We were staying on the west side of the Lakes District, away from the reportedly touristy Windermere. This meant in order to get to our new residence, we had to get our tiny little car around all the tight, single-lane roads, complete with blind-spot on almost every corner. We also had to ... read more




snow england

Published: December 1st 2010Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cumbria » Lake District
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richard and ilona
December 1st 2010

right before the worst snowfall (in 17 years in the uk) we drove over to the lakes, for a route survey, to check out the condition of some snow and ice routes on the mountain called "Great End", Again we got used to carrying our loaded packs, which seem to get heavier with every hour that passes. We planned to go up to the top of Scafell, (highest mountain in England) but we did not have crampons or an ice axe with us so it was a little stupid to go over 850m. i am just awaiting delivery of my sportiva mountaineering boots and we plan to go back over to the lakes (if the roads ever re-open). When we returned to yorkshire we managed to get out again and walk 13km in deep snow with ... read more




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Markio
August 6th 2010

Inspired by our two peaks challenge the previous year, we took another trip back to the lake District, this time for the slightly more “sensible” option of an 8 hour day walk that summited five peaks and was described as “Very Hard with strenuous climbs and descents” by the website we found the walk on! Unfortunately, Fleur and Ed weren't able to make it this year, but Mandi and I did rope in Steve, James and Sarah so as a quintet we headed north. James had done brilliantly to find a stunning campsite in Great Langdale run by the gruffest northern farmer I could imagine. It had great facilities, a river flowing through the lower end of the site and even more incredible a breakfast van that opened up on Saturday and Sunday mornings to feed ... read more




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barrygahan
May 2nd 2010

Via Ferrata means Iron Way in Latin and usually consists of fixed steel lines stretched across mountains and hammered into the rock at regular points. Typically these lines are build into steep or exposed sections rock, making it much easier for people to traverse the mountain. You simply have to tie yourself in to the fixed lines, and then scramble across and up the mountain, knowing that if you lose your grip you are safely held in. The best known Via Ferrata are in the Dolomites in Italy. Many of these were built in WW2 by Italian soldiers as a quick means of navigating through the mountains, though in more recent times they have been used for adventure sports. Every year they attract huge numbers of people keen to try it out or to experience the ... read more









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