tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post1187537549956242418..comments2024-03-27T00:02:28.418+00:00Comments on Alex and Bob`s Blue Sky Scotland: Lake District Day Two. St Raven's Edge. Stony Cove Pike. High Street. Hayeswater. Hartsop blueskyscotlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-65596358746217226692016-11-08T11:40:23.140+00:002016-11-08T11:40:23.140+00:00That's a classic route either the high level o...That's a classic route either the high level one past Angle Tarn or your lower level return. Great photos as alwaysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-45488931376158179022016-11-04T19:29:28.591+00:002016-11-04T19:29:28.591+00:00That looked a good trip. Of the hills you climbed,...That looked a good trip. Of the hills you climbed, I've still to do Stoney Cove Pike. Methinks I need another visit, one day to do that one and another to do Place Fell, which I also haven't done. Has Patterdale fully recovered from the floods?Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521811229603749067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-4878600431723126682016-11-04T11:51:56.280+00:002016-11-04T11:51:56.280+00:00Thanks Lux G,
It is as a visitor to the area but b...Thanks Lux G,<br />It is as a visitor to the area but behind the scenes a huge army of cooks,cleaners, shop assistants,managers, pub, hotel and B and B staff all work like crazy to serve the customers and they are certainly not relaxing but working flat out- long hours- on low pay in most cases. Something you see in the pubs which are always busy with staff serving drinks and meals on an endless cycle, having to squeeze through tiny gaps to get to the packed tables. It's something I've always noticed- how hard they work- to maintain that Disney-like quality and there's always vacancies available. Counted six help wanted ads in the shops on one quick walk through Keswick on this trip and they even offered help with travel costs to attract workers in from other districts as it would be expensive to rent or live there. Great beauty but really hard work to keep it all running smoothly like a well oiled machine :o)blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-28495348090683225682016-11-04T11:26:58.379+00:002016-11-04T11:26:58.379+00:00Hi Carol,
Nope, we were in the George Starkey Hut...Hi Carol,<br /> Nope, we were in the George Starkey Hut which is a great place we have used before. A real favourite of mine in a great location. Evenings saw me pouring over modern OS Maps of London, the South East,The South Downs and Brighton to see how much they'd changed in the 30 years since my last visits. It is 'the step' on the OS map as I didn't have any other local name for it to hand. I'm sure I've walked down it once as an attractive, interesting descent off that ridge line years ago. blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-74367038729724191992016-11-04T11:12:04.399+00:002016-11-04T11:12:04.399+00:00Hi Rosemary,
Although it is also beautiful in dull...Hi Rosemary,<br />Although it is also beautiful in dull weather or mist we really lucked out with the sun this time as it is an area that gets a lot of rain, as you know. Next post is probably the best, photography wise. Think Swallows and Amazons and Moonrise Kingdom. blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-54797787334520268602016-11-04T11:05:28.614+00:002016-11-04T11:05:28.614+00:00Thanks Linda,
Easily the best place in the UK for ...Thanks Linda,<br />Easily the best place in the UK for the highest number of scenic short walks in one small area.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-71611174501484207662016-11-04T11:01:49.906+00:002016-11-04T11:01:49.906+00:00Cheers Kay,
I know you would feel right at home th...Cheers Kay,<br />I know you would feel right at home there with all that history, famous poets, steamer tours, film makers and artists of every description. Oh, and the wonderful scenery as a bonus :o)blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-2827581853788873632016-11-04T06:45:25.619+00:002016-11-04T06:45:25.619+00:00Looks like a dreamland. So serene and so majestic....Looks like a dreamland. So serene and so majestic.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-37027158732863513882016-11-03T21:47:16.972+00:002016-11-03T21:47:16.972+00:00Ah - I thought you'd been staying at Hartsop -...Ah - I thought you'd been staying at Hartsop - you were just down the road from us - we were staying at Patterdale Hotel. We normally stay at the White Lion. <br /><br />We were also getting pelted with hundreds of acorns on the walk between Hartsop and Patterdale but I thought they were just dropping off naturally - I'd have said there were too many for squirrels on our walk. That was the section where my leg had completely gone after descending from Hayeswater Gill (they've removed the dam and don't think they're replacing). Basically that 2 miles took me nearly 2 hours as my fibula started to feel like it was crumbling and wouldn't hold me up! :-o :-(<br /><br />I agree with you that the only bits of the Lakes which are overcrowded and too touristy are Windermere-Grasmere - we almost never go there due to that. As to the west coast/NW Cumbria being cheaper properties, I find that ideal as it means I should be able to relocate to my beloved Cumbria but not have to live in the busy bits and the National Park. I wouldn't be able to afford the 'Chocolate Box' bits and am not sure I'd want to anyway.<br /><br />On your photo where you have the edge of Hart Crag and then 'The Step' - we just call that Greenhow End (but it possibly says The Step on the map. It's a great route. Behind that is Fairfield as you say and going down it's right hand side the famous Cofa Pike - nice scramble.Carolhttp://www.mountaincowardadventures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-88479272629552933292016-11-03T07:48:37.786+00:002016-11-03T07:48:37.786+00:00Evening sunlight in Patterdale, could there be any...Evening sunlight in Patterdale, could there be anything more beautiful? It gives me, perhaps a false impression, that all is well in the world!<br />We avoid that eastern way around Windermere, the western side is lovely, and thank goodness that the NT, for all its faults, is mainly responsible for having saved that area due to Beatrice Potter's legacy.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-59471659963715875252016-11-03T04:46:12.311+00:002016-11-03T04:46:12.311+00:00What a gorgeous series of photos!!! I could spend...What a gorgeous series of photos!!! I could spend a long time taking a walk in this area, how amazing!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-89411728313385444342016-11-03T02:30:38.858+00:002016-11-03T02:30:38.858+00:00So pretty, it is my dream to see the Lake District...So pretty, it is my dream to see the Lake District.<br />Love that evening sunlight photo. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-40359441953138607352016-11-03T00:36:35.518+00:002016-11-03T00:36:35.518+00:00Hello Anabel,
Yep, I always expect wet feet every...Hello Anabel, <br />Yep, I always expect wet feet every outing in the Scottish Highlands rain or shine, away from the Munro path network but dry socks every trip in Cumbria so far. blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-78155934982502239162016-11-03T00:32:57.112+00:002016-11-03T00:32:57.112+00:00Hi Linda,
You would certainly enjoy it there and a...Hi Linda,<br />You would certainly enjoy it there and a week's walking both high and low level would<br />only scratch the surface as I've been going down there for many years now and still have plenty of new hills left.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-89791083734154413952016-11-03T00:29:44.435+00:002016-11-03T00:29:44.435+00:00Hi Mike,
Yes, that looks another fine walk using ...Hi Mike,<br /> Yes, that looks another fine walk using the steamer. Next post will be on Ullswater.We did indeed pass over the old Roman Road running under the summit of High Street. Very impressive to build an ancient road straight over a major mountain summit.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-77668576161710777602016-11-02T16:39:48.785+00:002016-11-02T16:39:48.785+00:00Stunning! I agree about the paths, we always comme...Stunning! I agree about the paths, we always comment about how much better they are than Scotland's.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-80552323549106975952016-11-02T14:17:41.745+00:002016-11-02T14:17:41.745+00:00Fabulous scenery! That looks like someplace I'...Fabulous scenery! That looks like someplace I'd love to hike.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6429013260986201371.post-46574217869226586072016-11-02T12:59:15.788+00:002016-11-02T12:59:15.788+00:00I've never seen Keswick that quiet! You have ...I've never seen Keswick that quiet! You have some exceptionally clear photos there - excellent. I wonder if you found the 'High Street', the remains of the Roman road that gave that particular lump of rock its name? Mind you, you certainly crammed a lot in - I got breathless just reading it. Next time you're around that neck of the woods, and if you fancy an easier day, take the ferry from Glenridding across Ullswater to Howtown and walk back; it's a peach and fairly effortless.Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.com