Newlands Valley at its best

Anyone who loves walking in the northern Lake District will have a soft spot for the Newlands Valley.  On either side of Newlands Beck green fields separated by ancient hawthorn hedges rise gently towards the surrounding fells with a scattering of white farmsteads steeped in history. 



grassy path through Newlands Valley with Skiddaw beyond

 Today it was at its best; clear air gave fantastic views of the surrounding hills set off by clear blue sky and fluffy white clouds.  Wind was still a bit keen though and Barry wished at times that he had worn his hat!



looking up the valley towards Robinson & Newlands Hause

 If you would like to join me on this walk later in the summer I shall be leading it with Keswick Rambles on June 14th as a half day morning walk and again in September