southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Windermere Walking Holiday Tuesday 5 May 2009 Sunday's walk, Monday's walk, Tuesday's walk, Wednesday's walk

Holiday Photos
		We start from the Windermere Hotel and climb Orrest Head where this stone gives us our thought for the day .
		At the top we stand in heavy rain to take in the view .
		To the South .
		And to the North .
		We then head up Troutbeck valley (or should that just be up Troutbeck?) .
		Umberellas much in evidence .
		As we pick our way along muddy tracks and over mountain streams .
		Our views through the mist are continually changing .
		As we look to the mountains .
		And the small villages under the hills .
		A pause for Patrick to eat a Tiffin Cake which he bought from a local farm .
		Before we climb one of the many ladder stiles taking us over a wall .
		The shadow of a hill looms through the mist behind this wall .
		As we continue on our way .
		With the village of Troutbeck appearing down in the valley .
		We head towards the church .
		Crossing the stream .
		And a look inside the church gives us some respite from the rain .
		In the afternoon we climb out of the valley .
		Over the stream .
		Looks a bit like Dougal from the Magic Roundabout .
		Still climbing .
		Till the peak is conquered .
		And our mountaineer is joined by her faithful Sherpa .
		Who then has to give her a hand down .
		From the top of Wansfell Ambleside looks particularly dark and gloomy .
		As we head downhill .
		Following a stoney track .
		To gather at the bottom .
		Before passing this waterfall and heading into Ambleside to hit the tearooms .
		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.