The purpose of this section is to show various pictures from Cumbria which do not normally appear on our walks pages. They may have been taken on a day out or maybe on the way to or back from one of our walks or sent in by one of our readers. Either way I hope that you will enjoy them.
29th April 2009
We had a run out in the afternoon with the intention of just having a short walk through Brigsteer Park near the village of Levens in the SE of the county. We left the car by the roadside just north of Levens (SD489875) and had a short walk through the wood. On our return to the car I noticed a fingerpost on the opposite side of the walk which went to Sizergh Castle so we decided to follow this to see if we could get a picture of the castle.
A look back as we enter the woods. The car can just be seen at the roadside.
Brigsteer Park is probably better known for the display of daffodils but it is also host to the bluebells.
There were a number of these low shelters probably built last summer.
There are many paths through the woods for those who wish to explore
Nearly back to the car.
Back at the car and looking down the Lyth Valley
On our way towards Sizergh Castle now and looking back to Whitbarrow
"What's he looking at?"
Along a good path we soon arrived at Sizergh Castle. After having a chat to a very friendly NT lady and showing our membership cards we decided to have a look around.
Entering the gardens
The gardens,even for those like me who aren't into gardening are an absolute delight
The limestone gardens are the largest in the NT. They were laid out between 1926 & 1928 by T R Hayes & Sons of Ambleside.
The Lake
Sizergh has been home to the Strickland family since 1239 with the present house dating from the 14th Century
The Dutch garden
Looking along the south terrace
Magnolia
The Great Barn
The Ashbank Cafe
For more information on the Castle and Gardens click HERE (it will open in a new page)
On our way back and looking towards Holeslack Farm
Towards distant fells.
It was quite warm by now and the lambs had flaked out.
A look back
Nearly back to the car
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