Dog trotting on Barrow

Saturday was another beautiful day - perfect for those who have come walking in the Lake District for the weekend.  Skye and I trotted up Barrow in the afternoon while Barry was watching the rugby!  I used to call myself a fell runner now dog trotting is a much better description - there are as many excuses as you like to stop and rest or have a walk!

View across to Skiddaw from the grassy ridge of Barrow as Skye poses for the picture

The distant views were brilliantly clear with even the Penines, thirty miles away, clear and detailed. The colours on the fells are still those of winter with just a slight glow over the trees from the buds waiting to burst. Frogs think its spring however. I've seen lots of frogspawn; unfortunately it was in puddles on the paths which are sure to dry out well before the spawn can develop!


View from Barrow Gate across Catbells to Helvellyn in the distance

If you blow this photo up bigger you should be able to see remnants of snow on Helvellyn