Day 30 Grasmere circular walk

Yet another glorious day in Grasmere, blue sky, sun and 18 degrees. With the recommendation from staff at Bridge Hotel, we set off to walk around Grasmere lake ie the circular track. Having googled the way, I led....there is a moral there...!! Past William Wordsworth's house and turn left so we did...up and up we went with great views down to Grasmere. Then down we went towards the A591...why did we go up at all when we were meant to be going around Grasmere Lake...mmm. Chris took the road home at this point as the climb down was uneven and slippery and he was unsure about the rest of the walk. From here we wound our way through meadows, over bridges and babbling brooks dodging all the dogs and the many other people also out walking. Everything was so green and fresh and the track was well signposted. We did come across a beach which had pebbles of course. The dogs were loving the beach and chasing the sticks. We followed the lake then walked on the road watching Grasmere get closer!!
Lunch at the Tea Room was well earned and deserved after 6km!
In the afternoon we visited the Wordsworth museum and Dove cottage. The tour and video were worthwhile and informative. We loved walking through the woodland and orchard which were part of the cottage.
Home via the show ground. We were fascinated watching the paragliders above and as they came in to land. Gin and tonics in the garden then a yummy dinner of lamb racks and an affogato at Lewis Bistro.Read more