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We set off on a fine and glorious morning. Has we travelled along the promenade at Morecambe the views across the bay to Lakeland were absolutely gorgeous. It was a little on the "nippy" side, the outside thermometer on the car at one time recording -1.0 C as we headed northwards but by the time we arrived at Pelter Bridge it was an almost balmy 3.0C. A simple walk taking in a few of our favourite views.

Route Map - Walk done in an anti-clockwise direction.

Leaving the car at the free car park we took the uphill path towards Rydal Water.

We were greeted by a wonderful view although any chances of reflections were spoilt by the breeze.

Turning left, we followed the well trodden track up past first one old quarry before finally arriving at....

Rydal Cave, Loughrigg Cave or just a plain old working. The fence is there to deter entry after fairly recent rock falls inside.

A look across to Nab Scar, Low Pike and Red Screes.

Looking over to White Moss Common.

As we make our way along the path Silver How dominates the view.

Helm Crag peeps out above the trees.

We are now above the weir at the foot of Grasmere. I was going to go down to the waters edge but this end was still in the shadow it was better up here.

Looking over White Moss towards Heron Pike, Great Rigg and Seat Sandal.

The view up Grasmere and through Dunmail to Lonscale Fell

We left the Loughrigg Terrace track to make our way to Loughrigg Tarn.

A good view of Wetherlam, Swirl How, Great Carrs and Wet Side Edge as we walked towards the tarn.

Oaks.

Edith failed today with the ginger moggie at the cottage near the tarn.

Loughrigg Tarn

A beautiful spot to have a break for a minute or two.

The Langdales over Loughrigg Tarn

From the tarn we took the bridleway over the south end of Loughrigg towards Ambleside.

This path offers delightful views of the Langdales and Bowfell.

Not bad at all, we would have stopped a while but somebody just beat us to the seat.

Not a bad spot for admiring the Coniston Fells either.

A view of Windermere as we carry on.

A look back to Ivy Crag before we start the descent towards Ambleside.

There's certainly no shortage of company today.

The Fairfield Horseshoe and Red Screes.

And now in close up!!

The rough track gives way to tarmac at Miller Brow.

A section of old Lakeland slate "hedging" guides the road down. At the bottom we turned left to follow the quiet "back road" back to Rydal.

On our way we passed this fine building. William Wordsworth, the poet would have known this house by its former name "Spring Cottage". For in 1881 his youngest son, also named William purchased the house for the princely sum of £1600. Now called Stepping Stones it offers accommodation to visitors to the area.

I wonder if these directly opposite had owt to do with the name change.

Nearly back to the car now and the park must be full going by the number of cars parked along the narrow access road.

But first a look at the lovely Pelter Bridge which straddles the River Rothay. I haven't been able to find much about about its history other than this entry.

1796, 15 January. Presentment that Pelter Bridge and 300 ft. of the road at the west end and 15 ft. at the east end of the bridge, are in great decay and ought to be repaired at the public expense of the County of Westmorland.

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