Lake District walk - Threlkeld to Braithwaite

Our most recent walk took place in blistering temperatures but the opportunity to walk in the fabulous Lake District of north west England in glorious sunshine was too good an opportunity to miss.

Beginning within the village of Threlkeld on the eastern edge of the northern lakes, we began our journey westward with some magnificent views ahead of us.

The sunshine may have made for superb views but the heat brought its own problems and plans to ascend Latrigg for the fine views across Derwentwater and Lake Bassenthwaite were shelved.

The path leading to the summit of Latrigg had no shade so it was a safer option for us to remain in Brundholme Woods clustered around the foot of the fell.

Nevertheless there were still beautiful scenes to enjoy.

Like those around the Blencathra Centre.

Lunch was enjoyed at a shady spot by the cool clear waters of the River Greta.....

......where we were joined by a friend who also needed to cool down.

Then we pressed on, enjoying more wonderful scenery including.......

.......another view of the bare summit of Latrigg.

We passed quickly through the lakeland town of Keswick and then headed west towards our final destination, taking in some more nice views along the way.

At a shade under ten miles, our walk was shorter than our usual ventures but under the circumstances, it was sensible not to exert ourselves too much. So we ended with a refreshing and well deserved drink outside the Royal Oak in Braithwaite where we all agreed that it had been a fabulous day.