Greenup Edge and Grasmere

This was the last day with the group and, fortunately, it started off dry and bright so I decided to walk.
We were driven the short distance to Stonethwaite to start the walk to the top of Greenup Edge (620m) which was like a saddle. The first part of the walk was on the Cumbria Way and the Coast-to-Coast Path.There were a number of streams and bogs to cross. The last section before lunch was quite steep walking up a stone staircase. Once at the top, it got very windy with light rain. but the weather improved in the afternoon as we descended.
The group split in two with some going higher and walking along a ridge before descending, and crossing Grasmere Common into Grasmere. The rest of us walked down the valley (Easedale?), reaching Grasmere by about 15.00. The walk was 13 kms long.
Grasmere was quite busy whereas we saw few others on the walk. We had coffees, teas and cakes in a good cafe and art gallery.
Once back at Seatoller, we said goodbye to Tom and Dwayne.Leia mais