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| A clear blue sky |
The walk started at Mirehouse and it was a climb from the first step. The route took us through Dodd Wood. The sunshine over this last week has brought the trees into leaf.
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| Dodd Wood |
A sycamore tree.
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| Fresh spring leaves |
This felled spruce tree is about 55 years old. I calculated this by counting the annual growth rings.
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| Can you count the rings? |
The beech trees were just showing a few tender green leaves.
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| The beech hedge at home is just bursting with leaf |
Delicate wood sorrel was growing in the forest floor.
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| Dainty white bells |
We came out of the wood at White Stones and started a steep ascent. The rocks were glistening as though they had been sprinkled with fairy dust.
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| Twinkle twinkle |
The lichen patterns are intriguing.
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| Bubbly effect lichen. A sign of clean air. |
As you climbed, more and more of the stunning Lakeland hills and lakes were revealed. Early in the morning there is little activity to disturb the birdsong and the larks that were ascending but not singing.
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| Looking towards Derwent Water. Keswick on the left and Braithwaite on the right |
Looking towards Bassenthwaite Lake.
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| Stunning hill formation |
The climb took us past these pleated hills as we climbed Allerdale Ramble.
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| Beauty unfolded |
The final climb was extremely steep climbing up scree like a mountain goat. We were glad to have reached the summit.
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| A route not for the faint hearted |
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| The end is in sight, phew |
Trig point at the summit 931 metres.
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| Wow |
A dial showing the direction and distance to points of interest.
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| How far away is? |
The view was stunning, so crystal clear and you could see for miles. As far as Scotland and the Isle of Man.
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| Dramatic |
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| A view to die for |
After a slight rest we made the descent back on the same route. By now other walkers were on the climb and we exchanged good crack with them all.
A beautiful sunset to complete the day.
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| Spring sunset |
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