My son, Tom, invited me to join him and April to walk up Blencathra (845m). We’d attempted a previous walk to the Fairfield Horseshoe (873m) but had been driven back by high winds and driving. Theo, the Bitzer dog, joined us. This time the weather was fine. Starting...
Annabel and I were married last century – it’s been a long time since 4 August 1973! We usually plan something special for our anniversary and this year was no exception. Living in Cumbria gives us access to some wonderful scenery, but not just in the Lake...
Sam and Imogen arrived in Temple Sowerby in mid-July. Imogen stayed for a few days then left to visit friends back in East Yorkshire while Sam stayed for longer. It was the first time that they had visited us in our new home. We showed them round the house, garage...
My 72nd birthday. I’m sure that’s what Annabel said. I think she’s telling porkies! We set off early towards Whitehaven with the intent to walk south along the Cumbria (and England) Coastal Path as far as St Bees. Having parked the car we picked up a...
Having failed to find a car park in time where the Penrith Ramblers were meeting, I returned home very disappointed. Rather than hang around and update my blog, I decided to go for a bike ride on the country lanes in the vicinity. I started my ride following the old...
24 May 2022 (Alston)We had an excellent day out in Alston in the Eden Valley, north of us in Cumbria. Our first stop was at the top of a large hill between Haresceugh and Fiends Fell. Looking down over a stunning panorama – which appeared to have no buildings...
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