Today was the only day we had free this week, but Mr B often plays golf on a Friday and fancied a round today. So Jay and I decided that we would walk without him!
We started out at the Blencathra centre at Threlkeld, on a relatively low level route as there was a bit of cloud around and the likelihood of rain later in the day. Not a bad day as we set off though. Here you can see Derwent water as we look out towards Keswick
A nice easy track along the side of Blease Fell. Breeze is back and forth at full speed as always. Did I ever mention the length of her tongue?
There is an Hydro Electric plant under construction at Roughten Gill - to provide electricity for the Blencathra centre. Two mini 360s were busy on the track, as you can see from this shot back as we approach Roughten Gill
After crossing the Glenderaterra Beck and starting back along the Cumbria way, the Hydro plant comes into view across the valley
Another clear, easy track takes us below Lonscale crags and over Whit Beck
Walking through Brundholme gave us a view back up the Glederaterra across the Autumn trees. We had walked up the right hand side of the valley and back down the left hand side.
A really lovely walk, and only 10 minutes from home. The promised rain held off until we returned to the car and the temperature had been spot on for walking. 7.3 miles, but so many alternatives to make it shorter or longer. I think this might become a regular through the winter.
I agree, it's a lovely place to walk and there are so many options.
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