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| I'd long wanted to hike the secretive Cumbrian valley of Longsleddale, and last weekend's visit to my mother-in-law, who lives in the Lake District, gave me the opportunity. |
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| The curvaceous river Sprint . . . |
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| . . . seduced both eye and heart. |
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| The walk began in the tiny settlement of Sadgill. |
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| A clear and easy track led up the valley . . . |
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| . . . through an exquisite autumn landscape. |
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| These old stone walls were a constant and sinuous delight. |
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| On my left rose the lower slopes of Kentmere Pike . . . |
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| . . . while on my right towered the precipitous rocks of Buckbarrow Crag. |
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| A meeting of two mountain streams. |
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| I climbed effortlessly up a gently forgiving path . . . |
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| . . . towards Gatesgarth Pass. |
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| In this eastern area of Lakeland, peat meets rock to create a lonely but sublime desolation. |
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| Entrance to a sheepfold in Longsleddale. |
15 comments:
Beautiful photos.
I would love to walk there.
Looks like you had a very nice day. I suspect not a lot of mother in law time, though?
Thanks, Loren! This means a lot from such a talented photographer as yourself.
Well, it was a 'long' weekend, Ralph — Thursday pm till Monday am — so plenty of time for everything :)
Great images, Robert! What a fabulous hike.
It was such an enjoyable few hours, George, Not a great exertion to the pass (for a change), and I took my time — stopping often to take in the views, trying to imprint them on my memory...
These landscapes are sublimely beautiful, the epitome of 'England's green and pleasant land".
Unfortunately I have never chad the chance to visit the Lake District and at this point in time it is too late to do so, so thank you doubly for bringing i, at least virtually, to me.
I was envious. It's a long time since I have had such a walk. I must do Britain. Thanks for your inspiration.
I've never seen more lovely views. What a treat.
Lovely Robert. Somehow it couldn't be the Dales, but I am not sure why.
Hope R was well.
Thanks for your comments — Arija, John, Ruth and Pat.
What a majestic landscape. Your images make it almost tactile.
In truth there are only a few things about England that I truly miss, but a place like this is one of them. I'm not sure whether I'm pleased or sorry you've shown it to me. But thank you.
Thanks for your comments, Amanda and Nick.
Amazing landscape! Great photos!
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