The Lakes 2015

Part Three: Further adventures.

First post of ‘25 and a continuation, in these gloomy days, of a look back to the summer of ‘15 and our trip to the Lake District. This time a few more pictures, a few less words..

Glenridding and around Aira Force.

One very pleasant afternoon was spent enjoying afternoon tea whilst admiring beautiful views out across the Hotel gardens towards Windermere and the fells beyond.

Miller Howe Hotel and the glorious view from the sun lounge.

Of course, no trip to the Lakes is complete without a jaunt out on a steamer on Lake Conniston…

1) The boat used in the filming of the 2016 version of Swallows and Amazons. 2) - 5) Out on the steam yacht Gondola. 6) Catching the breeze. 7) Kirby Quay boathouses.

A walk along the western flank of Lake Windermere near Claife was a quieter but no less enjoyable experience.

1) My wife, my cousin and her husband enjoying the fresh air. 2) - 4) Communing with Nature. 5) Likin' the lichen. 6) Light sails, dark clouds.

The area has it’s fair share of castles. Wray Castle is, perhaps, not quite as old as it seems, despite it’s turrets and gothic grandeur. James Dawson, a retired Liverpudlian surgeon, built it in 1840.

Wray Castle.

Standing in the Castle grounds, looking west towards the Fells.

Weathered.

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Thank you for joining me on my trip down memory lane into the beauty of The Lakes. I hope you enjoyed the journey. If you did, perhaps you might consider making a contribution to our collective future and plant a tree or visit:

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