More photos of a trip to the Lake District, in 2016. These are posted for the benefit of new followers, and anyone who missed them at the time. Please enlarge the photos on the original post if you can, as they do look so much better full-screen.
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Thursday was our last but one day of the holiday, and we set off in another morning of dull weather. The plan was to take the short ferry trip to Ashness Bridge, on the eastern side of Derwent Water. From there, we would make the climb up to Walla Crag, which has panoramic views over Keswick, and the lake. After getting off the boat at the first stop, there was a short steep ascent to the bridge.
Antony informed me that this was the most photographed spot in the region.
As we continued up to the crag, the weather improved slightly. I got this shot of the view behind us. The cluster of white houses you can see is the town of Keswick, in the distance below.
After my exertions going up Helvellyn, I must have been getting…
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I will always enjoy and appreciate such beauty. Very inspiring. Best to you, Pete.
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It was a memorable trip indeed, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I will say that after my one visit to that part of England in 1974 I had a better understanding of much English poetry. Before that I had only my own imagination to go with the nature poems.
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It has certainly inspired a wealth of poetry and literature, Elizabeth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Beautiful photos! I would love to see the Lake District someday but your pictures may have to suffice!
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You have more dramatic scenery where you live, Susanne. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Maybe more dramatic yes. But I love your last photo from above – so lovely and peaceful – dramatic in its own way.
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Beautiful place and pictures 😝❤️
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Wrong smiley ❤️❤️
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Thanks very much. I am pleased that you enjoyed the photos.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Your Lake District is so beautiful. Here in Minnesota our Lake District is the state itself. They say no one lives more than 3 miles from lake.I can count over 20 lakes and 3 major rivers within a ten mile radius of my place, which has a nice size pond on it. And of course there is the water that would flood the basement if it wasn’t for the sump pump. ‘Water, water, everywhere’, but no beautiful stone structures. Stay Safe.
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Thanks, Don. As England is so much smaller than the US, that area of NW England is treasured for its scenery.
Best wishes, Pete.
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And such a beautiful treasury. I love the pictures of the District, the poems and novels about it.
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Thank you again for reposting these Pete. It really is a beautiful place.
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My pleasure, Kim. I still have a few more. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It looks a little bit like real wilderness, but i love it..In the meantime, here in Bavaria we now only have industrial timber recycling and agriculture. When you walk through the forest you think you are surrounded by Mikado sticks.
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We also have forests like that, but The Lake District is ‘protected’. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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No swimming area? Bad, but safety for the animals is first.
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Ollie could have gone for a swim if he wanted, but he rarely swims. 🙂
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You have to swim with him. Lol Maybe he fears leaving the aisles.
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I can’t swim, Michael! 🙂
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We are brothers. Lol Maybe Ollie fears than nobody is able to rescue him. 😉
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Superb. I wonder how rich the occupants of the large house on the island are? Substantially, at a guess! Cheers, Jon.
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It must be a special place to live, Jon. Even though you have to go everywhere by boat. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Again exemplary photos…well done my friend….chuq
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Thanks very much, chuq. Glad you liked them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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