More photos from 2016, for the benefit of new followers since then. A continuation of my posts about a short holiday to England’s Lake District.
This is a longer post, using seven photos to tell the story of my biggest walk to date. Please allow time for it to load on your computer. All photos are large files and can be clicked on for detail.
After the boat trip had been cancelled, we retraced our steps through the village of Glenridding, and set off in the direction of Helvellyn. This is the third highest peak in England, with a height of 950 metres, or 3,117 feet. Antony had told me that we would head for the ‘Hole In The Wall’ and Red Tarn, a lake inside the hill. Naturally, this all meant nothing to me, but gave me a mental target to aim for, as well as an eventual destination to achieve.
Anthony and Ollie ahead of me on the start of the path, heading for Lanty’s Tarn, on the way up. They look as…
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These are stunning photos! Thanks for sharing these with your readers. Best to you, Pete.
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Thanks, Jennie. Glad you liked them. 🙂
Best wishes, pete.
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You are welcome, Pete.
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A wonderful area. You got me Pete! Think visiting the UK will end up in a longer travelling vacation. 😉 Michael
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Glad to show you some of the scenic treasures of England, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thats great, Pete! Very lovely there.
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I remember this one…why haven’t I been to the Lake District? What crystal clear gorgeous pictures, Pete.
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When you lived in Scotland, you were very close to this area. Glad you like seeing the photos again.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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It’s had that flair of the Highlands to it. I am putting it on my “places to visit when I retire” list.
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Quite a small area, so easy to see a lot of it in a few days. (If you don’t take all day to walk around each lake, as we did) Take an umbrella! x
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I will visit in August. I remember quite well how wet your island is!
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I remember this series Pete and am happy to see these wonderful pictures again!
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Thanks, Susanne. I have had so many new followers in those 4 years, I thought I would give this series a reblog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so glad you’re reposting these because I’ve missed some. And bravo on making that climb!
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I had to push myself! More photos to come over the weekend. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s such a picturesque area that it must be quite difficult to decide where to point the camera, because it’s all so wonderful! Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. More of these to come over the weekend.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I somehow missed that one. Excellent pictures, is that the same Anthony who’s blog we follow (horses yesterday) or a different one? Well done on The Climb! I’ve done similar when much younger but couldn’t now.
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Yes that’s him. Tony Kyriacou. Glad to show one you missed. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I remember this one….brought back memories for me…
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Thanks, Sue. Pleased it did.
Best wishes, Pete.
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