Walking in the Lake District
Earlier this week saw your host back in the English Lake District for a couple of days…
Despite a ‘full programme’ I managed to get a quick fifteen minute walk in after dinner for some much needed fresh air and thankfully there are plenty of short walk options around me.
Within five minutes I can be driving along winding country roads with stunning landscapes either side of me. Much of the area is farmland and the fields are dotted with old stone walls, farm sheds and cottages.
I love these old buildings, they have so much character and are so common in these parts. A dry stone wall and a wooden gate invite you to explore what lays beyond and it is an invitation hard to ignore…
Farm Shed near Haverthwaite
There is so much on offer in these parts, the scenery makes you want to explore further but time wasn’t on my side, I settled instead fr asapshot of what awaits anyone lucky enough to have the time to pass through that gate and beyond….
View Towards Grizedale Forest
Looks fantastic !
Could the last shot feature some form of earthworks or manmade feature ?
Cheers
Rod
July 2, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
Miles,
Wonderful colour in your photos. We’re so spoiled for countryside here and the greenery at the moment, probably thanks to the sunshine, is simply stunning. Haven’t really ‘done’ much of the South Lakes which is a bit odd considering the direction I used to travel from. Undoubtedly worth further investigation. Excellent post.
GDave
July 2, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
Rod,
Thanks, it’s all Grizedale National Park, dry stone walls are the only man made feature in these parts mate.
Miles
July 2, 2009 @ 11:33 pm
GDave,
You’re right, I too must pull my proverbial finger out and explore more but time is a big factor alas.
Miles
July 2, 2009 @ 11:34 pm
Miles,
Every picture is a painting, telling its own story. Just a joy!
Anne
July 3, 2009 @ 9:48 am
Thank you, Miles. I love having a “taste” of your countryside. It’s beautiful and I’m glad you included the corner of the stone farm shed. It’s interesting to see that no mortar was used.
Melissa
July 3, 2009 @ 7:02 pm
Melissa,
Thanks, it is a truly beautiful part of the world. I thought about you the other day, BBC4 were showing a rerun of the Yellowstone National Park series, the scenery and wildlife on offer is simply staggering.
Miles
July 3, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
Your photo now graces my desktop background!! Wow.
BTW, today marks the independence movement staged by the colonies in 1776. I know, I know, we are all upstarts and barbarians, but what can you do?
July 4, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
That depression in the ground has the look of man-made to me chef ?
Cheers
Rod - Ancient Earthworks Hunter !
July 4, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
Annie
Happy 4th July!!
Best blog it
Miles
July 4, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
Rod,
Think you’re right, I’ll see what I can find out.
Miles
July 4, 2009 @ 9:32 pm