We're off down to Grasmere today and had thought we would have a walk up Great how on the way - except that United Utilities have closed the path we would have used. So on the suggestion of our friend John (St John of the Vale) we followed one of his regular shorter dog walking routes from Wythburn Church
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| Heading up as if to climb Helvellyn - except we haven't got much time and it is shortly due to rain, for the rest of the day! |
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| We turn right when we reach the forest road |
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| Cracking views from here |
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| Thirlmere - still suffering from the drought in spite of recent rainfall |
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| Breeze is loving it. Steep banks alongside the track are giving her plenty of mountain goat moments |
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| We hold our breath each time she is hurtling downhill towards a near cliff - she doesn't turn a hair - or slow down |
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| Birkside Gill, this is where we turn down to pick up a path back |
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| More mountain goat moments as we make our way back to the Church |
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| Just time for a quick visit to the church before the heavens open |
A lovely gentle 2 miles. Perfect for a stop off on the way to somewhere - thanks John, we'll use this again I'm sure!
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