We decided to trek from Windermere to Grasmere, just walk up one side of the connecting rivulet and then walk back on the other side. About 2 miles in total, I would say. The weather was not perfect, it was cloudy and a bit rainy, but be that as it may, we were there. Here is the full slideshow.
We started our walk from the Windermere side, as you can see, the view was not very appetising at all.
the fallen logs were all mossy, a theme to which we will return frequently
And we had sheep, and more sheep and then some more sheep all over the place
Small bridges over rivulets coming down the hills to the lakes
Taking a picture of Piya taking a pic of the family :)
Mister Cool.
Pro and Guria on the bridge
Looking down to the Windermere end.
Reflections on the water.
Trying to reach the bridge through swampy land.
We spent loads of time here, this is where the water fairies live, you know? I made up a huge story about them, but to no avail, rest of the lot were chortling away at my limp efforts.
There’s the bridge
Warmly bundled up
Another view down to the Windermere
Up to Grasmere from the little bridge
A mossy tree stump
The green moss covers almost everything.
White Moss Wood
Branches covered with, yep, you guessed it, Moss.
You need to be careful of the roots.
Starting up the path
It was wet and dripping with water all over the place. And the moss.
Somebody refuses to walk on the path. Cheeky monkey.
The slow coaches
A moss covered retaining stone wall
Another rivulet.
cobbled pathway
snow covered hills in the background
the kids decide to go ahead
heather covered hillsides
another rivulet coming down the hills.
And we reach Grasmere. Lovely calm water
They are still trying to catch-up
Walking along the edge
Somebody camped on the lakeshore. Brave woman!
Still snow on them hills.
The bridge with crystal clear water flowing underneath.
More moss and ferns on the trees themselves
Somebody was perky
A tree over the water and covered with moss and ferns
Here’s the map, you can see where we walked, between the two large green shaded lakes.
The girls happy to be back, now for a hot drink and then on to Dove Cottage to see Wordsworth.
1 comment:
Cool!!! Your pictures remind me of the time when I was trekking a foot path that streams at the foot of Skiddaw to a neighboring fell. I was on a vacation and I was staying in one of the Keswick Hotels and a chap I met at breakfast invited me to join his family for a hiking trip. I could say I'm glad I accepted. It was a very fulfilling experience.
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