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The awful forecast we were given hasn't exactly been correct. Yes it's windy and rainy, but no torrents and gales. In the forecasters' defence, it looks like South Cumbria is going to get some 'nasty' this evening. Anyhow, Lorraine and I had a walk up to Tarn Hows. We parked at Glen Mary car park, happily the machine wasn't working so it was free (£5 saved!). It was dry to start off with and the rain only really started as we reached the tarn. The Tom Gill waterfalls were superb, raging torrents in places, I've far too many photo's taken of it! As we were nearing the tarn the rain began and the waterproofs came out, well my jacket did, my trousers had been put in my other rusksack! Guess who got wet everywhere from the waist down? That put paid to extending the walk up to Black Fell. Still, the rain was never too heavy, I just got a good soaking. The wind was never anything serious. After getting changed in the car (glad there were no witnesses) we drove around to Skelwith Bridge and had a look at the river at Clappersgate. It wasn't as full as I'd expected, but nice to see the strong flow. Esthwaite followed, the picnic tables are now in the lake and the car park is a bog! Next up was a brief stop at Newby Bridge to see how high the water was (pretty high). Last stop was Whitewater Hotel, the water is very very white, the flow under the bridge is staggering, so much water being forced through a small gap. Spectacular. Finally, clothes are now dried, plans are made for a dry Sunday walk. The only downside is that Lorraine's camera has decided to quit work. It's waterlogged, hopefully it'll dry out okay and she'll get some good photos tomorrow. A full Webshots album is at http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/568301349LLxFqZ |
