This was meant to be a compromise walk. Edith wanted a valley walk whilst I preferred a fellwalk. We settled on a circuit of Rydal Water and Grasmere with a climb up to Alcock Tarn in between. Unfortunately I never measured the route on Memory Map until we returned home and was surprised to find that the total ascent was nearly 2000 feet. After the solitude of the previous walks this was the complete opposite. At the end of the day I think my vocal chords were more tired than my lower limbs as it was a constant "Good Morning", " Hello", "Hi" or "Isn't it a lovely day?" all the way round. Nevertheless it was a lovely walk with some great views.

This section shows our return to Ambleside via Grasmere and Loughrigg Terrace.

As we walked into Grasmere I took this picture of Helm Crag which shows the "Lion and the Lamb" along with Steel Fell

Grasmere village green. The village was quite busy but we did manage to find a seat

"Hey, One of those is mine!"

Grasmeres famous Gingerbread shop

and in the churchyard the graves of the Wordsworth family and friends

The Wordsworth grave

On the tourist trail......If it's 1pm we must be in Grasmere

Grasmere church. From we here we had a short walk along a quiet road to gain access to the shore path

Loughrigg from the roadside path

and Stone Arthur from the same place.

We are off the road now and walking down to the waterside. Looking towards Nab Scar

A close-up of Helm Crag from the waterside

and one of Seat Sandal

A boathouse on the shore of Grasmere

Near the foot of Grasmere , this is normally a popular picnic spot. Today it was quite quiet.

Looking along Grasmere to Dunmail Raise

Silver How from Grasmere. From here we headed up to get onto the Loughrigg Terrace walk

Rydal Water and Nab Scar from the path to the Terrace route

On the terrace now looking to Low Pike with Red Screes behind

The Loughrigg cave, unfortunately closed off due to a couple of rock falls.

However I couldn't resist a peek inside

Low Pike and High Pike from our path

Rydal Water

Walking down to Pelter Bridge we passed this well laid out garden

Pelter Bridge. From here it was a 20 minute walk down a quiet lane to Miller Bridge

Stepping Stones across the River Rothay

Low Pike, High Pike and Dove Crag from the lane

Further down the lane the whole of the Fairfield Horseshoe came into view

Wansfell Pike

Red Screes

This private helicopter was flying around the area for some time

and finally back to Miller Bridge and not a space in view.

Next Walk:    15th September 2007 -- Sale Fell from Wythop Mill 

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