Day 2
(Day 1 here
http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=37017.msg526208;topicseen#msg526208)
The rain had hammered down all night and we weren't looking forward to getting a soaking. We had our breakfast and packed our things away planning to get down as fast as we could and get the first bus to Penrith. The rain had stopped by the time we were ready to take the tent down and we set off toward Deepdale Bridge enjoying the misty views but not getting wet, how marvellous
The view across the ridge wall to Gray Crag and Hartsop Dodd
Arnison Crag and a cloud capped Place Fell
Trees in Deepdale Park
Because the weather was ok we didn't get the first bus and we carried on walking toward Patterdale and joined the permissive path near Dubhow. We stopped for a brew and some food near Crookabeck. It was here that rain started to fall but it was quite light and we used the groundsheet as a shelter.
Beefy was off for an audition as the Big Bad Wolf
He'd draped the groundsheet over himself, like a poncho instead of putting his waterproof jacket on. He got a few smiles from other walkers we passed. The rain didn't last and Beefy put his costume away.
Plants at Crookabeck
I do love the gardens here, unusual plants here, no idea what they are. Pleb?
Close up of the flowers
Sheffield Pike in the sun
The weather improved, all the better because it wasn't expected. We love this walk by Rooking.
Birks and cloud covering Birkhouse Moor
We were early for the next bus so we walked to Grisedale Bridge. We'd had a great camp and we hadn't got the drenching the forecast had promised, what a fab weekend. Day 2 was Pitch near Bleaberry Knott - Beckstones - Rooking - Grisedale Bridge 6.43km with 88m ascent.