Weekend in Eskdale

Last weekend, 18 November, Mrs G and I trundled up to Eskale for a long weekend with my brother and niece and some of their families, our daughter and some of her family. The weather was very kind, the cottage we all stayed in was first class, the walks were short but with a high injury count. With three good pubs within a mile we drank and dined well.

Against advice, on the way up on Friday we drove over Wrynose and Hardnott Pass, which was great fun in the mist and drizzle. The views were fantastic unfortunately because of the poor light they did not quite translate into wonderful photos.

Saturdays walk from Boot was along the path past Christcliffe towards Eel Tarn, down to the Woolpack then via Doctor Bridge and Low Birker to the Stanley Force waterfalls and back along the road to Boot.

 On Sunday we walked along the road to Beckfoot Bridge, up the zigzag path to Blea Tarn over the side of Blea Tarn Hill and back to Boot.

The journey home on Monday was a tour of Wastwater, Cockermouth, Keswick, Ambleside and Windermere. Of these the highlight was Wastwater with the light and the clouds it was beautiful followed by a lovely drive out to Gosforth passing through the small settlements that lay beneath Seatallon.

It was a great weekend catching up with everyone, enjoying some highly amusing moments, thoughtful reminiscences, exchanging news, making plans for future visits and meets. Walking rightly came second this weekend.