Grasmere Sports

Last Sunday I went to Grasmere Sports. It is famous for Cumberland wrestling and fell races. The fell runners run up steep hills and run back down again. There were children competing as young as eight and adults over sixty years of age. When you see how steep the slope is you marvel at their ability and courage.

Up the fell and down again running fast all the way

Go Go go

Hounds were also racing up the fell. To encourage the dog to win as it came into sight the owner would call the dog and bang a small metal bucket that contained meat.

The dogs bark frantically before they set off and on their return

You could bet on the hound races.

The choice is yours

Cumberland wrestling for children and adults.

The winner is the one who can throw their competitor onto the ground

There was a display of classic cars.

Anyone fancy a drive?

You have to Dodge this car

Motorbikers did incredible stunts.

Biking up the steep steps

And down the steep slope

 There were Tug of war competitions for all ages.

Pull pull pull

A marching band entertained the crowd.

Left right left right

Hang gliders floated in the sky throughout the day.

Just hanging around

Sheep shearing using metal hand shears, a very skilled task.

Herdwick sheep

Sheep are laid on their back

Late summer flowers cosmos and phlox and brachycome are looking very pretty.

Bright and cheerful

The rainbow chard looks attractive.

Glowing red

This poppy is stunning.

Stunning