We slept in on Sunday so we were late to get to anywhere. We opted for a short Drive to Dalston 15 minutes from home and where we had stopped yesterday on the way back from doing Carrock Fell. We wanted to see more of the Cumbria Way. We didn't fancy doing any fell walking, the wind was forecast to be as strong as the day before.
The Cumbria Way at Dalston
Crossing the River Caldew
The people here are very friendly and pleasant and we replied hello or good morning to everyone.
View from the white bridge over the river
The water seen here, I assume, worked a mill that is marked on the map
The path goes between some industrial looking buildings and a check on google after the walk says there is still a working mill here
The footpath crossed through a field with these llamas and or alpacas in residence
We hadn't expected to see them and they got a bit too close for comfort! A google check hasn't made it clearer if they are all llamas or they are alpacas and llamas
The curious llama/alpaca gang in Dalston
The path leaves Bridge End through some fields
Mud galore here and our boots were soon thick with it.
Looking back at the path through the field
It was a glorious day
Carrock Fell and High Pike
The fells were saying "We are over here!"
Rose Castle
We walked about 3 and half miles then stopped for some lunch near the river. As we sat the wind picked up and we didnt stop for as long as we wanted.
Retracing our steps back to Dalston
A footbridge we crossed over twice on the walk, once going an once coming back
There were a few things we weren't looking forward to on our way back; one was the mud and this awkward footbridge.
Hawksdale Hall
A look back at the dramatic sky
Back at the alpaca and or llama field
We didn't cross through the field on the Prow though, we walked along the road instead but we went to say hello as we passed by.
A Karl's Kut Price Tour deluxe chalet
In truth, it is far too good to be on a KKPT
We had enjoyed the walk, hardly any wind, sunshine but plenty of mud! Our route was Dalston car park - The Cumbria Way path - Bridge End - Hawksdale Hall - half a mile beyond Rose Bridge - return same way. 7 miles with about 80m ascent. We will do a bit more of The Cumbria Way in the future, starting at Rose Bridge.