As it was such a nice Sunday, and knowing that the usual crew were returning from Kpone’s I thought I’d entertain myself and go for a run in this beautiful warm sunny weather we are having. So I did a bit of DIY and off I went. But, where to? I know, Hawes – no, Hawes will be full. Hartside then? yeah. So off I set. But I could see when I was heading towards Kendal that Shap looked a bit black and overcast, could even be snowing up there. I needed a change of plan, how about Whitehaven? Go on then. A quick turn around and had to follow a Police car for what felt like hundreds of miles but was probably only about 4 miles in reality. Then I got to follow a coach on the A595 that was getting a shift on at 65mph phew. I got to Whitehaven no problem had to take a photo’s of “Anna’s” thefirebloke’s (Steve) beloved eatery. To be fair it is quite a nice eatery and prices are reasonable. I didn’t go in though as I didn’t want to look too much like Billy No Mates. So I started to head off back home when I thought I’d take the much slower (even for me) scenic route, but first I had to head North to Cockermouth then south via the B5289, this is possibly one of the greatest scenic roads in the Lake District and it is even better if you are blessed with a very warm sunny day. Traffic wasn’t too much of a problem but if you ever fancy it don’t plan on passing any vehicles this road, it is too narrow and twisty for that. Be patient and soak up the views. As I was on the bike and not in the car it was much easier to stop and take photographs, so here are a few. First pic of the excellent view somewhere on the road to Whitehaven DSC02492 by rushforthk, on Flickr Whitehaven Marina DSC02494 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02496 by rushforthk, on Flickr Proof that I went to Anna’s DSC02495 by rushforthk, on Flickr Just after leaving the A66 you start getting views like this DSC02499 by rushforthk, on Flickr Around Crummock Water DSC02501 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02502 by rushforthk, on Flickr Crummock Water DSC02503 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02504 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02505 by rushforthk, on Flickr End of part 1
Part 2 Buttermere DSC02506 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02507 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02509 by rushforthk, on Flickr Honister Pass DSC02511 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02513 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02517 by rushforthk, on Flickr Guess where this one is? DSC02519 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02520 by rushforthk, on Flickr End of part 2
Part 3 Derwent Water DSC02522 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02523 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02525 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02526 by rushforthk, on Flickr The Lion and the Lamb, Grasmere DSC02528 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02529 by rushforthk, on Flickr A brief glimpse of Lake Windermere DSC02532 by rushforthk, on Flickr DSC02533 by rushforthk, on Flickr So there you go, a quick tour of the Northern Lake District absolutely great if you get the weather. So if someone tells you they've’been “t’ Lakes” just because they’ve been to a place called Windermere, don’t believe them.
Fantastic Kevin. Doesn't it go to prove what stunning views we have available quite literally on our own door step, When you can access such stunning scenery as in your photographs in around an hour, once there, it's not always about the speed. Thank you for sharing.
Top run Kevin and very jealous At least when the summer ends you can look back on great days like these and you will be spared on until the next summer.
Great pics Kevin looks like you had a great day....who needs mates hey! Being a northern lad myself I know the lakes very well and like you quite rightly said there is more to the Lake District than Wndermere.
Hey Kevin.......I like the pictures taken at Crummock Water showing the kids clambering out of the lake to get a better view of your blade.
