All photos are large files, and can be clicked on for detail.
The approach to the peaceful lake at Buttermere was made through the hair-raising Honister Pass.
Perhaps when I was 25 years old, I might have enjoyed that drive. My MPV chose first gear all the way up, and the diesel engine was sounding like a tractor by the time we stopped before the descent, for the above photo. The downhill section was also a fairground ride, as I was on and off the brakes all the way into Buttermere. I concluded that I was happy to only have encountered light traffic during that trip.
The weather remained kind for the promised easier walk that Tuesday. Most of the path was close to the water’s edge, or not far from it.
After a much more relaxing day, it was back to Keswick, to get ready to go out to eat that evening.
what a wonderful series, Pete! a very lovely holiday indeed! i’m glad you had good weather and the places are picturesque! breathtaking postcard shots! so idyllic! 🙂
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Thanks, Wilma. A few more to come from that holiday. Glad you are enjoying them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Idyllic!
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It is certainly a peaceful and quiet location, John. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fabulous, Pete. That road looks almost as hair-raising as some of the passes I crossed in Afghanistan.
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It was one of the worst I have tacked in the UK, Mary. Mainly because my car is automatic, so no engine-braking! 🙂 (But the surface was good, so nothing at all like Afghanistan)
Best wishes, Pete.
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These shots are gorgeous Pete. You should definitely have them framed!
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Thanks, Kim. I have them saved of course, so maybe one day. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I haven’t seen this post before Pete. I haven’t followed you yet back then.
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Oh that’s good then, Arlene. I hope you enjoy the photos from this series.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on beetleypete and commented:
A short photo post from my trip to the Lake District in 2016 It contains the best photo I took during that holiday, so please enlarge that first one, if you can. This is a reblog for the benefit of new followers.
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Just bloody gorgeous Pete! Loved the write-up too mate.
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Thanks very much, Lloyd. Twelve posts in this series, but the holiday deserved them!
Cheers mate, Pete.
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Hope to read more of the series.
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Very beautiful photographs, Pete. I’m taking notes as I must go back to the Lake District at some point.
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You can always check back on the blog posts, or just send me an email! Glad you enjoyed them, Olga.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, these pictures are just breathtakingly beautiful. Your description of traveling up the mountain in first gear, reminded me of a trip to South America with my grandfather in the early 70’s. There was a beach we wanted to see on the other side of the mountain and the only way there was straight up… So, with the cliff to our left on a single lane dirt road hardly wide enough for the vehicle we slowly churned upward to the top and down again on the other side to the beach.. What a wonderful yet scary adventure that day was with my grandfather.. Often I wondered if he too was worried driving up the steep road.. Memories are what a life is made of… and you have some lovely memories of your adventures here for sure… Take care, Laura …
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Thanks, Laura. I was happy with the photos that day, and enjoyed the drive, despite being a little concerned!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope you’re having that 1st shot printed for your wall Pete, it’s even more stunning enlarged.
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Thanks, FR, that’s very kind of you to say. I did like that early morning shot myself, but it was rather spoiled by the road sign on the bottom left. At least the sign shows the steep descent! I tried walking down to the sign, so it wouldn’t be in shot, but then I lost most of that good light coming in from the east. (Right hand side)
Best wishes, Pete.
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The quality of the light is amazing. So tranquil…
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On a good day, the light is fantastic there, Marina. No pollution whatsoever, save some passing traffic in the distance.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Buttermere’s name alone makes it a magical place, the pictures prove it.
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Perhaps the most tranquil place in the region, GP. And as you say, aptly named.
Best wishes, Pete.
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There’s no heart button unfortunately in wordpress. I *love* these pictures!
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Thank you, Nandia. That is very kind of you to say so.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ah, yes, the Honister Pass…. Buttermere is lovely
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Did you ever tear up that pass in the MG, Sue?
It reminded me of the driving photo from your blog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It was a Sprite…and no, I didn’t, missed a trick there!
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Sorry, I remembered it was a sports car, forgot it was an Austin-Healey.
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😀😀 anyway, I no longer have it, so what does it matter!
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There are some scary roads up top, the moment you can no longer see the road ahead of you before you descend has got the be the worst. I always loved the name Buttermere, soft calm and peaceful, just like the lake and the views you have captured so well.
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It was the quietest place we visited all week, Eddy. As we were walking around, I think we only saw four other people.
Cheers, Pete.
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Those photos are picture postcard perfect. The first one stands out due to the play of light and shadow, and the second one is beautifully framed by the tree’s leaves. By enlarging the first one, I could see the winding road in the valley. Once more, I’m impressed by the region, and by your photo journalism.
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The scenic style of the photography and conventional postcard views are deliberate, David. I wanted to show the area to Julie, as she wasn’t coming along, as well as having a record for myself. I am happy that you like these shots, and thanks for bothering to enlarge the files too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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