The last two weeks seem to have flown by. One minute April is on the horizon, the next we're halfway through! How does that happen? I feel like I have been constantly busy with not an awful lot to show for it.
I am, however, determined to 'get out and do more' so last Sunday we visited Elleray Wood and Orrest Head. It promised to be a good weather day so a picnic was packed and off we went to the train station. Following a false start (thank you train app) we eventually arrived in Windermere just before midday.
The lovely lady in the ticket office even gave Lily her very own VIP ticket. How cute is that? 
The walk to the top doesn't take very long and is all on lane or track. The sun shone through the trees and every so often there was a viewing point with a mere glimpse of what was to come at the top.
We were blessed with a beautifully clear day and we sat and took in the views while we ate our sandwiches. It is a popular walk and was quite busy at the top.
Alfred Wainwright once said "Those few hours on Orrest Head cast a spell that changed my life".
Of course, after all our hard work, once we had walked down we rewarded ourselves with a delicious Hot Chocolate at a local café.
J. X
it looks truly beautiful, and that train ticket, what a cute thing!
ReplyDeleteIt really was. It's so easy to overlook what's on our doorstep sometimes. X
DeleteI was impressed with the VIP train ticket, how lovely is that! Certainly looks like a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt's a stunning view from the top and only a short walk. X
DeleteLove that ticket! xx
ReplyDeleteI was a little envious. :-)
DeleteYou do have some beautiful days out x
ReplyDeleteWe are so very lucky to have such beautiful scenery on our doorstep Marlene. X
DeleteLovely photos but the one with Lily running up the hill melted my heart
ReplyDeleteThanks Selma. She's always running somewhere! X
DeleteHow lovely, it's many years since I did Orrest Head. Unfortunately, until the A591 is back in one piece We won't be anywhere near Windermere :-{
ReplyDeleteHopefully it won't be too much longer Jayne. It's many years since I last climbed it too but it's definitely worth it. X
DeleteWhat lovely photos. Oh to have the energy of a little one. Love the way Lily is striding ahead up the steps. The VIP ticket is great. It doesn't take much to make a day out even more special does it. xx
ReplyDeleteToo much energy at times, Suzanne! She does love to get out and walk/run. X
Deletehi jules,
ReplyDeletelovely photos!!!
hugs regina
Thank you. X
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