It was a bit of a rubbish weather day again on Saturday with rain and gale force winds forecast on the fells. We chose a low level walk from Rosthwaite with the option to cut it short if we wanted to.
On the way up Puddingstone Bank
It was drizzling on and off but the wind wasn't too strong.
The view looking back toward Glaramara and a cloud covered Great Gable
Beefy and Squeaky on the way to Watendlath
We were going at Squeaky speed again
Great Crag from Puddingstone Bank
The wind was at its strongest here but we were sheltered again once we started descending to Watendlath
Watendlath Tarn from near the packhorse bridge
Herdwicks congregating at a gate
Beefy and Squeaky on the path to Moss Mire
The weather got worse as we walked along by Watendlath Beck. The rain got heavier and the cloud lowered. We stopped for some lunch under some trees near Moss Mire. Despite the worsening conditions we decided to carry on walking to Keswick. I didn't take any more photos; it was raining too much. Our route was Rosthwaite - Puddingstone Bank - Watendlath - Moss Mire - Ashness Bridge - Borrowdale Road footpath - Keswick, 12km with 381m ascent. We still enjoyed our walk despite the grim weather and Squeaky gave us a good workout. The building at Ashness Bridge seems to have been turned into a little refuge for walkers to sit by the fire and have tea and coffee. I think the sign outside said National Trust Info point or something. There was a very friendly chap in there offering everyone tea and coffee and a warm
We had to catch our bus or we might have took him up on his offer.