Snow and Signposts

On Sunday I went searching for snow on Hartside at the top of the Pennine range. There was only a little snow on the drive up from Lazonby but once we started to walk behind Hartside cafe we were not disappointed. 

The view from Hartside looking towards Cross Fell.

A barren and beautiful landscape

The view looking towards the Eden Valley.

Snow and sky a stunning combination

A beautiful snow drift.

Wave patterns in the snow

Frozen overhanging snow

A pocket  in the snow

Sometimes hollows appear in the snow and you can see the vegetation underneath. 

A snow beard

The depth of the snow was deceptive as I was walking on the heath. You could suddenly find your foot sinking into a 30cm pile of snow that always managed to leave a snowball in your walking boot.

Deep feet

The snow had formed ice crystals which twinkle and shine.

Snow crystals

Glistening snow

I have been taking photos of the old metal signposts that appear on the lanes around where I live. They were put up when the county was know as Cumberland. They are always painted black and white.

The black and white stripe of Cumberland County Council

A circular top

Interesting place names

The lampposts are in different states of repair

At a local road junction

A single post

The crocus have now come into flower and the daffodils are in bud. Spring is on it's way.

Bonny purple crocus

Crocus and daffodils