southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Windermere Walking Holiday Tuesday 5 May 2009 Sunday's walk, Monday's walk, Tuesday's walk, Wednesday's walk |
Holiday Photos |
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We start from the Windermere Hotel and
climb Orrest Head where this stone gives us our thought for the day . |
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At the top we stand in heavy rain to
take in the view . |
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To the South . |
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And to the North . |
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We then head up Troutbeck valley (or
should that just be up Troutbeck?) . |
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Umberellas much in evidence . |
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As we pick our way along muddy tracks
and over mountain streams . |
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Our views through the mist are
continually changing . |
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As we look to the mountains . |
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And the small villages under the hills . |
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A pause for Patrick to eat a Tiffin
Cake which he bought from a local farm . |
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Before we climb one of the many ladder
stiles taking us over a wall . |
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The shadow of a hill looms through the
mist behind this wall . |
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As we continue
on our way . |
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With the village of Troutbeck
appearing down in the valley . |
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We head towards the church . |
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Crossing the stream . |
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And a look inside the church gives us
some respite from the rain . |
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In the afternoon we climb out of the
valley . |
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Over the stream . |
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Looks a bit like Dougal from the Magic
Roundabout . |
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Still climbing . |
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Till the peak is conquered . |
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And our mountaineer is joined by her
faithful Sherpa . |
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Who then has to give her a hand down . |
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From the top of Wansfell Ambleside
looks particularly dark and gloomy . |
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As we head downhill . |
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Following a stoney track . |
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To gather at the bottom . |
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Before passing this
waterfall and heading into Ambleside to hit the tearooms . |
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Then it's drying out time
back at the hotel, before our final gourmet meal - here are a few
pictures that convey the conviviality of the group, in spite of all that
the elements can throw at us! . |
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Photos and captions thanks to Richard, and a few photos from Di. |