Keswick to New Dungeon Ghyll. 18.09 miles, 2,352 ft of elevation, 29,935 steps
After significant flaff from Marko and John P and a compulsory bacon sandwich we did not really get moving this morning until 9:30am. We had a big day ahead of us but kept stopping as the views emerged from the low lying cloud and we had our first glimpse across Derwent water
We kept to the west side of Derwent water and then followed the Derwent river to the village of Rosthwaite. The going was fairly easy but hot in the sunshine. What a glorious day. Marko seemed keen to give up and use his free bus pass but we persuaded him to carry on.
The terrain changed once we left the village and we made our way up Stonethwaite beck and into the Langdale Fells. The scenery became more dramatic and John P learnt a new word as we proceeded under various crags and the intimidating ‘stake pass’ came in to view. The cock ups of yesterday (little cock-up and Great cock-up) were distant memories as John P conquered his second hill (mountain).
It’s been great to be able to share two such awesome days with the three amigos, and whilst the chat was less and the puffing a bit more today we have had the Lakes in all its glory and just makes me want to come back for more.
We finished the day with just enough time for the chaps to shower and grab a bite and then they were gone. Peace at last…..
I am now on my own for 7 days so back to selfies I’m afraid and long rambling blogs as I enjoy my quiet beer in the late afternoons. Windermere tomorrow with the promise definitely of some easier walking
Hilarious – loving Mark’s ‘look’!!! Stunning scenery – what a fantastic couple of days you have all had! Quite jealous! xxx
John, I do believe you and your mates have taken some of the best photos of the
Lake District I’ve ever seen. Keep on truckin’ …you’re rocking this trek!!
Hugs, Elle & Greg