Buttermere Force

In England's green and pleasant land

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August 13th 2014
We have spent the past few days walking the fells, enjoying the meres and tarns and admiring the ghyls, becks and forces. Yes, I thought I spoke English too! But all these are words used in the Lakes District to describe the beautiful natural features of this greenest corner of England's green and pleasant land. I'll include a glossary below. We have had a wonderful few days in this area. We be ... read more

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