fruit, yoghurt, toast, croissant, juice, tea, coffee and full English
were all on offer. So I had them all. All that for £4.50 in a
beautiful spot next to the river. I am a YHA convert!!
We headed off up the fells and bumped into the usual coast to coast
crowd that we have had the pleasure of meeting over the last 3 days.
There was young Rob in his sleeping atire, the prof and winnie, the
wise 2 from Lincoln, Malcolm the feet and the Geordies. Soon we were
all heading off up to Grasmere common on another warm day....I thought
it was supposed to be cooler today?
Over the top and a breathtaking view down far easedale into Grasmere
village. We decided upon the high route into the village which
involved a 3 mile traverse of the northern ridge ending in a fine
coffee stop ontop of helm crag. Across the valley could be seen the
walk up the valley for tomorrows ascent across to Patterdale.
Today was a great day of walking. Only topped by seeing my wife Helen
and mother in law Jo for dinner this evening. A bit of home cooked
dinner in the luxury of pullwood bay takes some beating along with a
hug and a kiss from the wife!!
Anyway off to bed to dream about brekfast and what should be a great
trip across to Patterdale in the morning.
Ps a big hello to my 2 little nieces who have promised that they are
following us on the blog. So hello emily and abigail - we will see
you for a sleep over soon.
Beautiful pic Richie, looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteGlad the weather is holding out and your guts for that matter, what with all that nosebag. Mind you, I'm tracking a path I'm assuming you're following, via google maps and see some serious terrain as you weave through the Lake District. Without doubt you’re burning those calories off, so the full English for breakfast (again) wins my vote!
If you swing by Haweswater Reservoir on route to Shap, looks like some good photo ops from the surrounding fells.
Hope the legs are holding out. I’d suggest no funny business with the wife during your rendezvous, you’re going to need to channel all that energy and aggression you’re only on day 3.
There seems to be lots of coffee stops, I’d have thought you’d be more inclined to stop and “brew up” for “Tea to British Standards”.
Wish I was there. I can taste the Deuchars amongst the smells of a warm English summer’s evening.
Keep truckin’ chaps.
ps. When you get to Robin Hood’s bay, remember to pick up a bloody RNLI sticker you owe me.
pps. Yes I know I should be working but this is far more interesting.