Howzat!

Hello from a VERY wet Threlkeld to the east of Keswick.

I'm staying overnight in the cricket pavillion courtesy of a friend of a friend.  Big thanks to Graham and Gillian who are hosting the stay - Gillian is even cooking dinner.  People have been so generous it really is heartwarming to say the least

Beautiful!

The 11 mile walk today was more like a swim because of the pouring rain.  I didn't bag me any mountains and never got above 1,000 feet unfortunately but hey, even in the rain, the Lake District is stunning.

I did get to travel through St John's in the Vale for the first time - beautiful place.

I've decided to go around the mountains tomorrow, rather than over them as planned.  The weather forecast is awful and my job is to get to John O'Groats and not to take needless risks.

I am still loving it despite the weather.

Loving the Lakes!

Wednesday 25 May - Firstly I want to say a "Happy Birthday" to Kate and Lolly - my bestest daughter-in-laws!  My lads married two lasses who share the same birthday. 

Had a great day's walk today, only 11 miles, from Bowness to just north of Grasmere.

Grasmere

The B&B (home for the last 2 nights) was brilliant and I would highly recommend as a base should you visit the Lake District.  It is owned by Colin and Mandy and called Number 80 Bed Then Breakfast.

A whole lot nicer than being under wet canvas!

Once on the outskirts of Ambleside it was on to the paths again and the beautiful Lakeland views.  The weather, being dry for once, meant I could see for miles.

Just Wow!

Today's walk ended at the base of The Lion and the Lamb (no, not a pub!)  To be back on Loughrigg again on such a lovely day was fantastic.

The Lion and The Lamb - you can see why.

If the weather is kind on Thursday I can bag me some real big mountains.