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!
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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!
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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