Photos - Day 2 (Pt. 2) - Black Sail to Rosthwaite

14-06-2011
Part 2

After Black Sail we had the climb out of the valley.

Looking down about halfway up the ascent at the side of Loft Beck.

(Photo - Chris)

Nicky then took the above looking up from where she was in the previous photo.
This was supposedly the steepest climb on the whole of the Coast to Coast Walk, it was a long steady climb.

(photo - Nicky)

Part of the view at the top of Loft Beck.
Great Gable is far left.
(Photo - Chris)

More of the view from the top of Loft Beck.
A continuation to the right of the previous photo.
(photo - Ian)

Looking down Honister Pass, we were heading for the valley in the distance.
(Photo - Nicky)

'Come on Nicky, we're gagging for a pint.....'
On the descent from Honister Pass to Rosthwaite.
(Photo - Nicky)

Unfortunately we didn't take any more photographs on this day. That is not to say that there were no opportunities, there were plenty of scenes and vistas that warranted recording. It was possibly more to do with it being a hot day and we wanted to get to the hotel in time for the evening meal and a couple of pints.

Photos - Day 2 (Pt.1) - Ennerdale Bridge to Black Sail

14-06-2011

Ready for the off....
(photo - Nicky)

Setting off into the morning sun on the road to Ennderdale Water. With views in front of the Lakeland Fells we were looking forward to the day ahead.
(photo - Nicky)

Our first glimpse of Ennerdale Water
(photo - Nicky)

The Weir at the western end of Ennerdale Water
(photo - Chris)

A mermaid....?
(photo - Chris)

(photo - Ian)


We stopped for a refreshments at the end of Ennerdale Water and soaked in the view. The path we had been following followed the shoreline on the left of the picture above.
(photo - Chris)

Walking away from Ennderdale Water, about 3 miles to go to reach Black Sail Youth Hostel

(photo - Chris)

Crossing the River Liza that feeds Ennerdale Water.

(photo - Chris)

Nicky enjoying the quite tranquil surroundings of Black Sail Youth Hostel
(photo - Ian)

It was becoming a very warm day. We'd had many stops for water on the way to Black Sail and even the sheep were sheltering form the sun.....
(photo - Ian)

The view looking up the valley from Black Sail. Green Gable in the centre with the mass of Great Cable to its right. On our next visit we will have to conquer both these mounds....

Photos - Day 1 - St. Bees to Ennderdale Bridge

Well.....I'm now back at home which means I have decent access to the internet. During the holiday mobile phone connection was a little iffy to say the least which did restrict my ability to upload photos taken by Nicky, Chris, Ros and any I'd taken on my own camera.

I'll be spending the next few days/weeks gradually going through all the photographs we've taken. As I go through them I'll be attempting to post a selection to show our progress during each day.

So to start the ball rolling:
13-06-2011

The view that greeted us as we parked the car at St. Bees and started to put on our boots. The cliffs shrouded in mist are the start of the walk.
(photo - Nicky)

The intrepid three wrapped up against the wind and rain that was sweeping in from the Irish Sea.

As we left the beach at St. Bees we were greeted by the above sign.... only 191 miles to go..... (photo - Chris)

Looking back to the starting point, St. Bees beach. On the day we started with the misty rain, driving wind and overcast sky, St. Bees seemed a little bleak. Possibly not the best day to pass comment as St. Bees must have some charm to warrant the size of the caravan site and car park. No doubt a little sun would bring the place alive.
(photo - Chris)

View along the cliff path north of St. Bees.
(photo - Nicky)

Some of the wild life on the cliffs that kept us company as we walked along the cliff edge.
(photo - Chris)

As we left Moor Row our first major ascent comes into view, a little hill called Dent.
(photo - Chris)

On the edge of Cleator we came across a significant sign...?
(photo - Nicky)

View from the top of Dent looking back towards the coast.
The Isle of Man can just be seen on the horizon.
(photo - Chris)

Once we had descended from Dent the sun started to fully break through the clouds and we found ourselves in a delightful valley following Kirk Beck and then Nannycatch Beck.
(photo - Chris)

As we reached the road leading to Ennerdale Bridge we were presented with a fine view down Ennerdale Valley. The above is two photos crudely pasted together. If I have my bearings correct, central is the mass of Great Borne, with Starling Dobb, Red Pike and High Stile receding into the distance on its right. Crag Fell is on the right pf the photo.
(photo - Ian)

On the final approaches to Ennerdale Bridge we were all down to our t-shirts soaking up the views and beautiful weather.
(photo- Ian)

Day's end at The Shepherds Arms Hotel, Ennerdale Bridge.

(photo - Nicky)