Last year, we took the most wonderful walk in the Lake District near Lake Crummock Water. At the time, WOMOTM (my father in law) was feeling his age and finding the peaks a little hard, but he loved this one. Likewise, I was wanting a peak walk that didn't have massive scary downhills.
Rannadale knots were the perfect walk for us so we said we would like to do the same walk again.
The morning after we arrived in Haltwhistle, we checked the weather and discovered the only day with good weather in the Lake District was supposed to be that day so we headed out.
The weather was perfect. Warm but not too warm. Not particularly windy.
I recommend taking a left out of the car-park and doing this peak that way round- you get a quick uphill and an easy downhill.
I'll let the pictures do most of their own talking but the views are incredible and you get up high quickly and satisfyingly.
CBC was, as usual, the fast mountain goat.
WOMOTM was keeping us safe from behind!
You can see the delightful sparkle on Lake Crummock Water.
I liked the lichen on this rock. Very pretty.
There is a well-marked route- secure steps going up.
There were a few pretty shrubs to see.
Hello WOMOTM!
As we sat waiting for WOMOTM, I spied this yellow bird which appeared on a rock. Not sure if it is a Yellow wagtail or a Yellow Hammer or something else? Can anyone advise?
Later on as we sat, we saw a pair of canoes head towards this point and alight from their boats. Not sure where they went after that.
Finally, reaching the highest points, the grasses were blowing pleasingly.
Almost at the summit, there are amazing views and pleasant places to sit and eat sandwiches. We had the most truly stuffed full sandwiches from a place we saw on the way!
Here'sWOMOTM!
The summit with the two intrepid guys!
You can see across to other fells including Robinson I think!
The way down is very easy except for a well-marked rocky path. It has some larger drops but there's no scree so it's not difficult.
We even saw the Black sheep of the family.
Finally, at the end, I went for a little paddle in the lake. It was freezing but very restorative for boot-weary feet.
Have you been? Are there any comparable walks in the Lake District or otherwise that you can recommend?
xx
That looks like quite the walk. You must have slept well after that.
ReplyDeleteThe mountain looks spectacular.
Hugs,
JB
The birdie has a beak which looks blunter than that of a yellow wagtail, so perhaps it is a yellowhammer but then there's the serin which looks very similar but that's a woodland bird. The yellowhammer frequents fields which have a lot of bushes, copses and hedges, conifers, village edges, large gardens/parks and woodland edges x
ReplyDeleteYour Father in Law did brilliantly.. and what a lovely set of photos! I'm glad that you had a great day. I hope that you enjoy the rest of your break. Jx
ReplyDeleteSuper photos Kezzie, looks like you had a great walk in a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteIt's really really amazing, dear Kezzie, I always wanted to go to lake District, and now even more, it's truly breathtaking! I loved your picture and unfortunately I don't know much about birds, so I can't say anything... And your father-in-law felt the age, but I am so out of shape that even a slope in the city makes me feel my age (?!) - so tell him that he is amazing, cause younger people who were lazy ow have to do something to recuperate health :) and be able to climb to see these amazing views! I really want to! Hugs and kisses, dear Kezzie!
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Gorgeous photos! We spent many a half term holiday walking the Lakes and went back when my blog friend Krista came to stay 3 years ago, causing a storm by climbing in vintage mini dresses and psychedelic tights (we got snapped by a passing climber who took our photo and posted it on a rambling website!) xxx
ReplyDeleteThat's definitely an Enid Blyton-esque adventure if ever I saw one! I hope you washed the megawiches down with plenty of ginger beer! xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks beautiful and relaxing, I love it. It's a shame I don't have time now for a day out in Cumbria as there are so many things to do with work and also there are a lot of things on my to-visit list.
ReplyDeleteI remember this walk the first time and thought it was lovely then. I'd love to do this one. I've never been to the Lake District at all, would you believe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to go walking, the landscape is completely stunning.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Beautiful place Kezzie, we have been having lots of walks like this :) Hope you having a lovely summer x
ReplyDeleteThese views are truly breath-taking! It must have been wonderful hiking at Lake District. I need to put that on my list.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy going the lakes myself...but useless at climbing hills....much to the other halfs annoyance.Never been Crumock water though.Looks beautiful.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, that sparkling water looks so inviting. Such a beautiful clear day for photos too.
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