Hello Molly

Breeze has got a new friend these days, Molly a Whippet pup belonging to James and Jay. She is about 14 weeks old now. When she was 8 weeks old Breeze was scared of her, but after 6 weeks of meeting up every time I go to ride out, Breeze is getting used to her. She's come to stay for a couple of nights

It's not long before the fun starts

Molly is a bit unsure when Breeze really gets going. She's a bit bigger than her.

"Maybe I can sneak through here..... too late she's seen me"

"I Love You Breezey"

Running around the allotment, Molly gets a little more brave

After all that exercise, a bit of a rest is in order

Followed by a cigar - one each , bet you can't guess who finished first!

One tired puppy.

   

Who is soon fast asleep

                         

Hayeswater

The forecast was not good for today, but this is the only day we'll manage a walk this week. Anyway, we've all got waterproofs and sometimes you just have to get out! No point going very high as the cloud is down, so a short, lower level walk is planned.

We parked at Hartsop car park and headed up Hayeswater Gill towards the Filter House

After the Filter House, we cross the foot bridge

and walk up the other side of the gill

Before crossing another bridge, just below the dam. This dam is due to be demolished in the summer to allow the Tarn to rewild. It has not been used as a reservoir since 2005.

From here, we follow the shoreline to the far end - it looked a bit eerie looking back. We could have been the only people on the planet.

We keep walking up Hayeswater Gill at the far end of the tarn, until we find a spot at which we can cross. Took a while today, quite a bit of water about!!

Then a spot to have our lunch. 

Before walking along the other shore back to the dam

and then back down the gill, staying on the left all the way back down to reach the car by a slightly different route.

It rained most of the 6.5 miles, but is was completely still and mild. I can't think of a better way to spend a rainy Monday.

Carrock from Swineside

I'm sure some folk think we're boring going up the same fells quite frequently (maybe they just think we're boring anyway, but do we care?), but when they are this close to home and there are so many options of routes, we might as well make the most of it. Also, we have friends over for supper, so an early finish is in order or there will be 6 hungry folk later!

We parked at Swineside and walked along the road, back to Mosedale. A nice warm up before we headed straight (nearly) up Keel Crag.

Somebody is enjoying herself

Despite a strange haze below, it was warm and sunny up here. Shirt sleeves for me, long tongue for her.

How on earth does she fit it all back in?

For anyone with an interest in sheep folds  this must be a cracking route. There are three within the first couple of miles. That's Carrock summit, where we are heading

A quick coffee stop to admire the view. That's Bannerdale Crags with a bit of snow on the ridge 

As it is Breeze's Birthday soon, we organised an RAF Flypast in her honour.  Blencathra in the background

Time to recharge the batteries for the next 30 or 40 miles. The summit cairn on Carrock provides welcome shelter from the other breeze (which has suddenly turned quite cool), while we have our lunch.

From the summit we head over Round Knott and Miton Hill (the lump ahead of  Husband)

Before turning to follow Brandy Gill down to the workings below.

This is a real hidden gem, somewhere to come exploring another day perhaps

From the workings below Brandy Gill, we followed the road back down Mosedale to the car. About 6.5 miles and back home with plenty of time to hoover up and get cooking!!

Wall to Wall Sunshine in Grisedale

We parked at Glenridding bridge and then followed Beck eastwards, heading off into the trees to climb up onto Keldas

Once out of the trees Ullswater comes into view behind us. It's another glorious Monday!

Lanty's Tarn suddenly appears as you get to the gateway

Then after walking through Brownend Plantation, the views up Grisedale open up ahead. Awesome on a day like this

Looking behind is pretty good too

This is such a peaceful valley. Pure, unadulterated isolation. On a day like this there can be few places more appealing.

Up ahead, Ruthwaite Lodge comes into view. An Outward Bound maintained Bothy, that's our turning point.

That's Mummies Little Princess looking a bit muddy

Towards the end of the walk, looking back

And ending the walk with a quick dip in Ullswater.  8.6 miles for us, so about 86 for her, I guess she deserves it - and it's not a bad way of cleaning her up either!

Souther Fell

Another glorious Monday morning. The last time we did Souther (pronounced Sooter) Fell, the cloud came down and there was no view, so we decided to do it again today and show Jay what she should have seen last time. This time we went the other way, starting in Mungrisdale we walked round to Low Beckside and then headed up the side of Souther

Once on the top the views did not disappoint

Down we go to the Glenderamackin below White Horse Bent (spot the dog - you might need to double click on the picture to find her)

Master of all she surveys

Lunch with a view - that's Sharp edge on Blencathra

And that's what a power nap looks like

We walked across Bannerdale crags 

and then down the side of the Tongue, into Bannerdale. That's the crags as we look back on the descent

And that's a very pretty spaniel at the end of a 7 mile walk!

Barton Fell

It's the first time in ages that we have been able to get out and do a proper walk. We've been here before, but then we got to lots of places frequently. It's a lovely day, so lets head off..........

We parked at Roehead and made our way up onto Askham Fell, before heading right at The Cockpit, in the direction of Barton Fell and Arthur's Pike

Ullswater soon comes into view, flat calm.

Brrr, it looks cold up there.

From Arthur's Pike, we headed across the Wartches to Helton Fell. Breeze just loves this sort of ground. Scent everywhere.

After Helton Fell we made our way back over Moor Divock. The reflections on Ullswater in view as we start to descend back towards our starting place 

8.5 miles on a beautiful day. A nice return to the fells after our break. Back at home, we can sit and study our route - that's Barton Fell and Arthur's Pike in the distance.