Almost on the day a year ago I went to the Lake District for the very first time ever. I spend four days and two nights wild camping mostly in driving rain, low cloud and harsh winds. I loved it!!! And vowed to come back.
Today was the day and under much better circumstances. Left Bristol early Friday morning for a very long bank holiday weekend and made it to Grasmere in five hours without being held up by traffic more than we expected to.
Pitched the tent at Grasmere YHA in bright sunshine and walked around town for a bit... in shorts. It was THAT warm!
What a sweet little place this is. Touristy, yes. But sweet nevertheless. Lovely Lakeland style houses, tea rooms, cafes, pubs and crafts shops in a scenery dominated by the surrounding fells.
Set the plan for tomorrow over a pint in the sun. The only criteria was to start the walk from here and within five minutes we had come up with a roughly 20km circular taking in Helm Crag, following the ridge to High Raise and walking back via Sergeant Crag and Blea Crag.
Had a cheeky fish & chips at The Red Lion Inn a colleague recommended. Had the best tartare sauce ever and chunky chips as big as logs. Thanks for the tip Phil!
Weather looks ok for tomorrow, so looking forward to a great mostly dry day with fine views.
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