A day off work and an alright day except for strong winds. I stayed low, starting from Keswick toward Portinscale. I had brought my spikes but the fierce winds that were forecast at height didnt appeal, I'm not sure why I'd brought them!
Catbells, Hindscarth and Robinson
Causey Pike and Barrow from the path to Portinscale
Catbells from the path beside Lingholm
I was walking very fast, the bus had been 15 minutes late getting in to Keswick. I had a plan A and plan B. Plan A was to catch the 1pm bus at Grange if I walked fast enough to catch it, or plan B was to carry on walking all the way around and back to Keswick if I missed the bus or if I wanted a longer walk.
Blencathra from Brandlehow Woods
The shore path was busy so I used the other path from Hawes End that goes through Brandlehow Woods.
Brandlehow Woods
The footpath lead to Manesty, then I walked to Grange on the road. I still had the option to walk to Keswick but I'd got to Grange in time for the 1pm bus. I did the shorter walk and got home early. The route was Keswick - Portinscale - Fawe Park - Brandlehow Park - Manesty - Grange 9.3km with 164m ascent. I did walk fast, it took 1 hour and 48 minutes.