Easdale Tarn

Date of Walk : Wednesday 29th August

Distance : 6 miles

This walk was a request from Beth as it was the very first walk she did in the Lakes. It was quite interesting to watch as she raced ahead as she knew the route even without looking at the map. It was extremely busy on the way up but we went back down on the other side of the valley and hardly met a soul. I don't know why so many people go up and down on the same path. Beth had the same complaint as yesterday saying the walk was too short!! She'll be running up Blencathra soon at the rate she's going. Sadly this walk signalled the end of our Lakes trip but we'll back soon. Hopefully our next trip will be at October half term but we might manage to sneak a weekend in before then.

Sourmilk Ghyll and Beth

Looking down the valley

Easdale Tarn

A well earned rest.

Flickr Album - Easdale Tarn - 29 Aug 2007

Loweswater

Date of Walk : Tuesday 28th August

Distance : 3.6 miles

Just a short walk around Loweswater which is a walk that Beth enjoys especially as her older brothers who I could never get to walk complained it was too far last time we walked round!! She also complained saying it was too short.

Flickr Album - Loweswater - 28 Aug 2007

Castle Crag

Date of Walk : Saturday 25th August

Distance : 4.9 miles

After a few days camping, myself and Beth headed up to my Dad's house on the Solway. It's really handy because we can stay in the Lakes even when the weather doesn't allow and even better, after camping it allows the use of a washing machine. My dad is recovering from a serious Achilles problem so wanted a short walk to see how it was bearing up. We didn't follow the Wainwright's Walk route but parked at Seatoller and after climbing Castle Crag walked towards Grange and then followed the river back to Seatoller village where we encountered our only rain during our 8 days in the Lakes. Well we were in Borrowdale so what do you expect?

Our target can now be seen.

Derwent Water

Beth on top of the cairn.

Typical Borrowdale weather

Flickr Album - Castle Crag - 25 Aug 2007

Tarn Hows

Date of Walk : Thursday 23 August

Distance : 7.9 miles

This walk was further than I initially planned but so what. Beth had never been to Tarn Hows but we both fancied a walk. We set off from Hawkshead village rather than driving up and then walked round the tarn. We returned through the woods and walked a little towards Coniston, but decided that was a little too far for Beth so re-routed back to Hawkshead. Sometimes I forget she's only 9!!

Hawkshead Church

Not a bad spot for lunch and Kendal Mint Cake.

Flickr Album - Tarn Hows - 23 Aug 2007

Helm Crag

Date of Walk : Wednesday 22 August

Distance : 6.9 miles

Beth had often observed the top of Helm Crag when we passed through Grasmere by car and so I had suggested one day we went up. Having also seen the walk on TV a few days before going to the Lakes also had her asking to walk up there again. We did the walk setting off from just before White Moss Common. I ended up parked in a layby rather than using my National Trust membership as both car parks were full.

Looking at the top of Helm Crag from Grasmere village.

Contrary to rumours, my recent car problems weren't caused by ignoring this sign!!

I think someone is enjoying herself.

A rare picture of yours truly.

Flickr Album - Helm Crag - 22 Aug 2007