Oops Good thing we checked train schedule in the morning. We hustled and caught the 10:00 train. We purchased anytime off peak tickets so we were able to hop on the early train. Checked into hotel - a 2 minute walk from terminal; and we did the twilight checkin- got boarding passes and dropped off …
September 11 – last day in the Lakes District
From Bowness we hopped on the boat to Ambleside then another boat to Wray Castle and then walked 4+ miles to another boat for our return to Bowness. Just off the boat Before we started walking Windermere Final boat Arrived back in Windermere, caught bus to National park Visitor Center, and bus back to Windermere. …
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September 10 – Grasmere
Day trip on the bus to Grasmere. We had tickets for Dove Cottage - William Wordsworth home in Grasmere. Dove Cottage Bought a pair of hiking shoes, Gore-Tex, nice ones Afternoon tea The Lake District lived up to its motto - If it’s raining it’s going to keep raining, if it’s not raining it will …
September 9 – back on the trail, took the bus back to where we left the trail and finished the last leg. 9 mile day
Overcast but cooler Lots of gates More gates Yeah Yeah 81 miles whew!
September 8 – bus trip to Keswick and Buttermere
Needed one more day.
September 7 – rest day in Bowness
The Haven, our B and B for the next 5 nights We took Boat tour of the lake Easy day
September 6 – Bowness on Windermere
We listened to our inn keeper and took the 555 bus into Bowness, the route end. Dinner at the Hole in t’ Wall Shared a curry and A beer
September 5 – Howgill to Burneside
Bump in the road today! Over 14 miles, hot and sunny. Hard to follow the route Local farmer had bench and beverages for sale Boots were soaked from walking through the grass, had to change socks Finally arrived at our B and B, worn out. We needed a few rest days.
September 4 – Dent to Howgill
It was sunny and hot today. Breakfast - juice, fruit, yogurt and cereal bar. No porridge on the menu, scrambled egg and dark bread Mare’s mushroom omelet Dining room - cupboards original to the building circa 1630 Amazing fireplace in our room-oldest fireplace in the village Back on the trail, crossing fields Kissing gate Scenery …
September 3 – Ribblehead to Dent
10 miles today, nice weather, a bit of a hill and boggy to start but a good day walking. Somehow we got off the trail but a farmer set us straight, we were heading in the right direction but needed to take a left to get back on course. The Shepherd’ Cottage was so good. …
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