The weather forecast for the southern lakes was passable today but with the Great lakes Swim at WIndermere we decided to go to Coniston for the day.
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| Lyth Valley looking to Morecambe Bay |
A cross country route took us across the Lyth Valley and down to Newby Bridge past Gummer How then through some narrow lanes to the eastern side of Conniston Water.
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| Gummer How |
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| Windermere from Gummer How Car Park |
A coffee and cake break was taken at Jumping Jennys a tea rooms at Brantwood House named after Ruskins sailing boat.
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| Old Man of Conniston from Jumping Jenny's |
We then drove into Coniston Village intending to have a look at Blue Bird K7 at the Ruskin Museum unfortunately the boat is not currently on display as it is undergoing restoration. From Coniston we drove up to Tilberthwaite to park up and walk to Little Langdale. On route we past some locals who reminded me of my youngest sons.
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| Harrison Stickle |
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| Horse & Rolling Grag Wrynose Fell |
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| Looking at Lingmoor Fell across Little Langdale Tarn |
Reaching Little Langdale we decided we needed some refreshment so had to stop at The Three Shires and sample the local hospitality
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| Three Shires Inn |
Heading back to Tilberthwaite we decided to take a different route which would involve a ford, fortunately when we arrived at the river there was actually a bridge to help us cross with dry feet. The path ran up through the old slate workings which gave an opportunity to photograph the rock formations.
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| The slate mine spoil heap as big as some of the smaller fells. |
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| Looking down Tilberthwaite to Coniston Moor |
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