Hawkshead via Ferry

So many lovely moments today . . .

We started with a wonderful walk in the Troutbeck Valley, ascending far enough for views down but also still surrounded on two sides by more imposing peaks above us . . . .

Then a drink outside my favourite pub . . . .

Banana ice cream in Bowness . . . .

A trip across the lake on the ferry . . .

. . . . and then a swim in Esthwaite Water. You might think we're mad, and you'd be right. Three women getting changed in the back of a BMW, much paddling and shivering in the shallows, much screaming on initial immersion and then . . . well, there's nothing like being out in the lake. Bracing but breathtaking.

Also many bemused looks from other cars and the fishermen. Sincere apologies that we probably scared away your potential catches!!