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After Friday's exertions I didn't feel like walking much, but Lorraine had come all the way up to Barrow, so I dragged my aching bones out of bed and we headed for Devoke Water. The forecast wasn't too good, but it was entirely wrong. It said showers, we had sun all day, with a bit of cloud. We parked near the path up to Devoke water and walked onto the ridge of low hills to the north. It was easy going and we were quickly over Rough Crag and Water Crag with superb scenery into Eskdale and also down toward the Duddon Estuary. From here we walked around the west end of the lake and meandered our way over minor tops and outcrops up to the top of White Pike. The scenery hadn't changed much, but with views like ours, I wasn't complaining. Yoadcastle and Woodend Height followed and we were soon clambering up Seat How for our last (little) top of the day. We decided to have a snack at Dalegarth station before having a walk along the Esk from Boot to Doctor Bridge and back. A beautiful couple of miles, a nice little stretch before driving back to Barrow. We had to stop at the top of Corney Fell road, the views of the Isle of Man needed a good looking at, a great end to a lovely outing. Many thanks to Lorraine, getting stronger faster and fitter with each walk, well played. A full album is available on Webshots at http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/563321401AbPUvl, hope you like them. |
