Mixed weekend.
The weather was mixed at the weekend and we did a mixture of activities to make the most of it.
Saturday was forecast to be dry, cold and overcast. We decided on a walk around the Newlands Horseshoe and headed out early to ensure that we could get parked at the foot of Cat Bells. The forecast proved accurate although there were some light snow showers. The fells were still very wintry making the going hard work. We saw few people on the hill but Keswick was busier when we popped in after the walk for tea and cake at Fisher's Cafe.
We started the weekend with a walk to the coast on Friday evening.
Saturday was forecast to be dry, cold and overcast. We decided on a walk around the Newlands Horseshoe and headed out early to ensure that we could get parked at the foot of Cat Bells. The forecast proved accurate although there were some light snow showers. The fells were still very wintry making the going hard work. We saw few people on the hill but Keswick was busier when we popped in after the walk for tea and cake at Fisher's Cafe.
Heading up Cat Bells above Derwent Water.
Cat Bells and the other Newlands hills.
On the upper slopes of Cat Bells.
Cat Bells summit.
Heading off for Maiden Moor.
On Maiden Moor with Cat Bells below.
A more wintry ridge ahead.
Under a dark sky.
On the top of Knitting Haws.
Heading for High Spy.
High Spy summit.
Winter conditions high on the fells.
Dale Head approach.
Dale Head tarn and the climb to the top.
High above the tarn.
Above a dark Newlands valley.
Dale Head summit.
Having lunch in a snow shower.
Descending on route to Hindscarth.
Hindscarth summit.
Starting the long descent.
The ridge back to the valley.
Crossing Newlands Beck.
Susan pacing us back to the car.
One of many bridges still awaiting repair after Storm Desmond in early December.
A last look back to the Newlands valley.
We wanted a lie in on Sunday so decided on a road bike ride in the morning. We headed out under blue skies well wrapped up against the cold. After last week's successful first road ride we rode a bit further this time. Our 'Lorton Loop' was just over 30 miles and again it felt good to be on the bike - although Susan had a sore back.
Heading east on a cold morning.
Enjoying the sun.
The back roads were quiet.
On route to Lorton with snow capped hills ahead.
After lunch we couldn't sit in on such a great day so we headed to the nearest hill - Blake Fell - for a wander. It was well worth the effort as the excellent visibility gave some great views.
On the lower slopes of Blake Fell.
Higher up the views of the western fells were superb.
On the upper slopes of Blake.
Susan approaching the summit shelter.
On the summit with a clear view across to Dumfries and Galloway.
Starting the descent with a great view down Buttermere.
Taking in the view of the Buttermere hills.
Looking to Grasmoor and the eastern fells beyond.
Easy going on the descent.
Looking west to the Irish Sea.
Blake Fell.
A great day to be outside.
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