Gallery
Looking back to Wrynose Bottom from near Hardknott’s top as the rest tackle the final hairpins
Descending from Hardknott Pass into Eskdale
Neil Ault and Richard Sudworth at Eskdale Mill’s waterwheel, near Boot
The crew watch a miniature train depart Dalegarth on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Spectacular views along remote Wastwater from the hostel’s little beach.
Looking towards the south-western end of Wastwater from near the hostel.
Wastwater Youth Hostel, seen from its private beach on Wastwater.
Approaching Ennerdale Water at last, now within reach.
Rain fast closing in over Ennerdale Water.
Starting out from Ennerdale Youth Hostel
David explores the drive at Ennerdale Youth Hostel
Following the long lane from the hostel beside Ennerdale Water
David, Mark and Martin R beside Ennerdale Water
View across Ennerdale Water from the track near Bowness Knott
Looking towards Crummock Water from near Loweswater church
First glimpse of Buttermere at last
The Buttermere Pines at the south-east end of Buttermere
A duck break at Buttermere’s south-east end, the famous Pines beyond
Neil, Richard and Arthur feed the Buttermere ducks
Buttermere, with Hassness on the right
The Buttermere ducks, ever hopeful for crumbs
Approaching Honister Pass, legs braced for the climb
Honister Pass: steep enough to focus the mind
A welcome break at Seathwaite Farm restaurant, near Seatoller