Yes, I am a quarter of my way through my Lakeland adventure. I have done 50 Wainwrights! This hike started from Patterdale just across the road from White Lion Inn. I followed the path through the park and at the point where the path split into two turned to the left. When reaching a gate,…
Helvellyn Overnight
There is something special in Helvellyn mountain; I keep going back again and again. I had been thinking of staying overnight to watch the sunrise from my tent but every time I was ready to go the weather changed and I postponed my plans. This week we got some really nice weather. So I thought…
River Darwen
This is the second local walk that I will be writing about. The other walk is 22 miles long (I will complete it in two days) whereas this one is achievable in two hours. Being in lockdown gave me the opportunity to explore local walks that I might have overlooked in normal times. I probably…
Cat Bells and my first ever mint cake
Cat Bells has been my desired destination for a while. I don’t even know why- perhaps the unusual name, perhaps its popularity, perhaps being close to the lovely little town of Keswick. So, for my Christmas hiking trip and also end of year trip I chose Cat Bells. And I am so glad I did….