Lake District walks

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Lake Windermere from Orrest Head
Lake Windermere from Orrest Head
All paths are clearly marked - brilliant!
All paths are clearly marked - brilliant!
Cindy at a "kissing gate"
Cindy at a "kissing gate"
A stile built into the wall: stones create steps going up one side and down the other.
A stile built into the wall: stones create steps going up one side and down the other.
Our walking map told us to ignore the "alarming" warning on the left
Our walking map told us to ignore the "alarming" warning on the left
Waterfall near William Wordsworth's home in Grasmere
Waterfall near William Wordsworth's home in Grasmere
Wild bunnies at Beatrix Potter's farm, Hill Top.
Wild bunnies at Beatrix Potter's farm, Hill Top.
Wishing tree: walkers wedge coins into crevices in a fallen tree for good luck.
Wishing tree: walkers wedge coins into crevices in a fallen tree for good luck.
Rydal Water
Rydal Water
A walk's reward
A walk's reward

4 thoughts on “Lake District walks”

  2. Sooo jealous! Looks fabulous and how wonderful to see Beatrix Potter’s house and her bunnies! I remember that the Lake District was where Elizabeth Bennett was supposed to go with her Aunt and Uncle before they had to divert – but since she wound up at Pemberley – it worked out. Also loved the wheels that moved the boats in Scotland – somehow I knew Marcus would be in there helping 🙂
    The place you are staying looks like it is out of a storybook. I’ll bet the tea is good too. So glad you are having fun, and thanks for posting.

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    • Yes, I’m going to have to re-read all of Jane Austen now to understand the geological references! She referred to the Lake District in more than one novel as a wonderful place to visit. That’s one reason I had to see it for myself. She was absolutely right. The Lakes may be the most beautiful place we’ve been so far. Skye would be a close second.

      cheers!
      Cindy

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