A surprising day
I’m in the process of mopping up the Wainwrights that are still to be visited. Mopping up feels a fairly … Continue reading A surprising day
Tag: Lake District National Park
Heatwave cool
One of the joys of reaching a summit, especially a new one, is in the views it affords. They are … Continue reading Heatwave cool
Working round the Wainwrights
Working from home during the different phases of lockdown has had a variety of benefits, one of which being a … Continue reading Working round the Wainwrights
Living for the weekend
Apparently I have ancestors who lived in the north east, which may explain my predilection for walking in the area. … Continue reading Living for the weekend
Not on the High Street
“Are there many people up there?” I asked “No, not really,” the young man looked a bit bemused by my … Continue reading Not on the High Street
The other Langdales
I’d expected the Stickle Ghyll carpark to be busy on what looked like a fairly good weather day for the … Continue reading The other Langdales
The inspiration of companionship
I completed my last summit in Alfred Wainwright’s Book Five yesterday. Dodd. It can easily be forgotten by walkers, a … Continue reading The inspiration of companionship
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step – Chinese proverb
“Oh, listen,” Linda exclaimed, “look, there. There it is.” She pointed upwards to our left as a skylark rose, threading … Continue reading A journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step – Chinese proverb
A head for heights
“This moss is easier than the sheep trod,” declared Christine as she waded through it up the steep flanks of … Continue reading A head for heights
Three and counting
“24? Really?” I mused, “and he’s on his 25th?” I had been reading an article in November’s issue of Lakeland … Continue reading Three and counting
Walking with my camera 