Long, Long Sleddale

It's going to be a bit on the warm side today, so we have picked a (hopefully) quiet route which will allow plenty of opportunity for Breeze to tank up and cool down, but also one that we can cut shorter if we think it is necessary.

We drove all the way to the end of Long Sleddale and parked at Sadgill Bridge and headed up the Lonnin that eventually becomes Gatesgarth. to protect her paws on the hot stone and to prevent her galloping everywhere at 100mph on a  hot day, Breeze will spend most of today on a long lead. Not our, or her preferred way of walking, but definitely the right decision

Walking up alongside the infant River Sprint

It's a lovely steady gradient

Looking back down Long Sleddale

Breeze would love to be running free, but I have no doubt she would injure her paws today if she were

She does have a blast every now and then, when we reach a nice boggy grassy bit

Time to go back on the lead!

Wheatear

Spaniel (Springer)

We have climbed up to Wrengill Quarries, the first  target of our walk today. Jay hasn't been before so it's nice to be able to show her what an amazing place it is.

Husband adds scale

Plan B had been to turn around at the quarries if it was too hot, but it's not been too bad and with Breeze mainly on the lead, I am not worried about her overheating and her paws are doing fine. Plan A was to head uphill from the quarries, so that is what we did

Windermere in the South West as we head up towards Kentmere Pike

A lovely ledge to sit on for lunch just after reaching the summit

"Do you think they'll leave any crumbs?"

"I love Aunty Jay"

After lunch we make our way towards Shipman Knotts. Breeze gets a few minutes to charge around again while the terrain is good

Back on the lead again, but it doesn't stop her enjoying herself

This sort of ground wouldn't do her feet any good at all on a hot day like this, but the lead steadies her enough to protect them

Sadgill Bridge comes into view - our car is down there

Back at the car and looking back to the bridge. A fabulous walk, a bit over 6.5 miles but enough for a warm day. We saw very few people which is always a bonus for us!