The sun is still holding out, even as September fades away (where on earth did the last month go?) and the red and yellow tints appearing in the trees are reminding me that the cold weather is on its way… so once again I felt I had to make the most of the glorious sunshine … More #47: Cunswick Tarn

I was so sleepy when I woke up this morning (I was up until about 3.45am to watch the supermoon lunar eclipse) that I nearly stayed in and had a rest day. But the sun was shining so brightly outside my window and the thought that we may not get many more sunny days this … More #46: Little Langdale Tarn

Yesterday afternoon Izi and I set off for Kentmere. It was beautifully sunny and warm and the drive over was lovely, taking us through lots of little lanes, with views over the surrounding fells and covered by dappling trees. Once we were off the A6 the journey was pretty slow thanks to the narrow roads, … More #45: Kentmere Tarn

First swim in a long time! It was a beautiful sunny day though, so I thought I’d just go for it. I met Rhys and Ben in Keswick and we headed up to Honister and parked at the back of the hostel. The path up to Dale Head is pretty steep but the views are … More #43 & #44: Launchy Tarn & Dale Head Tarn