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    • Day 17

      Grasmere

      May 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

      This morning we drove through the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and the Pennines and then through Cumbria and the amazing Lakes District with miles and miles of dry stone walls dividing the fields of farms with their stone farm houses.

      Our first stop was Grasmere, home of William Wordsworth (who is buried there), Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit and Herdwick sheep. Grasmere was a special place and it and its surrounding scenery was visually stunning.

      It was then into Scotland as we made our way to Edinburgh. The drive there was amazing also - lush green farmlands, rolling green hills and sheep everywhere. It is a greener green than you could ever imagine. No wonder the sheep, which are everywhere, look so healthy.

      These photos are all of Grasmere.
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    • Day 7

      57/300

      September 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

      Tag 4/22
      Km 9/14

      Die Nacht ist so lala.
      Ich bin sehr überzeugt von dem Zelt und der Isomatte, aber wenig vom Schlafsack.
      Eigentlich ist der Schlafsack prima und auch für das Wetter vorgesehen, aber ich hätte es lieber ein bisschen wärmer.
      Ich konnte den Regen auf dem Zelt gar nicht genießen, ich war mehr mit frieren beschäftigt.

      Morgens bleibe ich liegen, weil es regnet.
      Ich entscheide doch nur 9 statt 18km zu laufen.
      Mein Knie dankt mir einen kurzen Tag bestimmt :)

      Das Problem mit den 9 und 18km ist,dass es sich um eine Etappe mit zwei Bergen handelt und wer will schon schräg am Hang pennen oder auf einer Hochebene frieren. Ich zumindest lieber nicht.

      Es ist 9 Uhr und ich beschließe noch bis 10 auszusitzen, in der Hoffnung das es weniger regnet. Leider habe ich kein Internet zu gerne hätte ich mir den Wetterbericht und den Regenradar angeschaut :D.

      Da ich jetzt ja unfreiwilligerweise morgens einmal Zeit habe, und sehe das die Jungs zum Frühstück ins Pub gehen, nutze ich die Zeit mich anzuschließen.
      Ich habe zwar kein Frühstück bestellt, aber die haben da schließlich auch Müsliriegel, außerdem WLAN eine Toilette und es ist warm.

      Im Pub steigt meine Laune rasant, es nieselt noch aber kein richtiger Regen mehr, es ist warm und ich bekomme obwohl ich nicht vorbestellt habe ein komplettes Frühstück.

      Leider regnet es danach wieder stärker und mir ist unklar wie ich das Zelt einpacken soll.

      Gegen 11:15 bin ich endlich bereit.
      Los gehts.

      Nach 4km die erste Pause, die Jungs sind schon lange weg und ich genieße die Einsamkeit. Zwischendurch macht es mir Angst. Ich war die letzten Tage oft ganz alleine auf dem Weg, ein komisches Gefühl....aber aushaltbar und auch manchmal ganz schön.

      Nach einem sentimentalem Stopp geht es weiter bergauf.
      Es regnet den ganzen Tag, mal schauen ob es heute Abend nicht doch ein Hostel wird :).

      Ein bisschen weiter und etliche Flußüberquerungen und 600hm matschige enge Fußtritte und Steinstufen später entdecke ich Menschen auf der Bergspitze.
      Zum Glück laufe ich ja hundertmal lieber hoch als runter und mir fällt wieder ein, dass ich Nieselregen und Nebel doch eigentlich toll finde :)

      Noch 1km hoch und 5 wieder runter. Bis zum Abendessen sollte ich das schaffen und mich vor dem Schlafengehen irgendwo aufwärmen :)

      Außerdem ist mein kitschiges Hörbuch zu Ende. PS : Die Liebe hat gesiegt !!!

      Socken und Handy kommen Nachts übrigens mit in den Schlafsack damit sie morgens schön warm und trocken sind.

      Hinter der Kuppel erwartet mich eine lustige Runde aus 4 englischen Pärchen die mich freundlich in ihre Mitte setzten.
      Ich schaue ihnen beim weiter Wandern zu.
      Nach 1 min sind sie durch den Nebel verschwunden.

      Auf dem Weg nach unten protestiert das linke Knie und eine erneute Blase meldet sich aber ich kämpfd mich happy tapfer durch den Nebel nach unten.

      Meine Klamotten sind nass ich hoffe auf einen Trockenraum beim Campingplatz und freue mich auf meine Thermounterwäsche :)

      Ich finde mich auf einer komplett überfluteten Hocheben wieder. Stolz und Stress mischt sich.
      Ich finde den Weg nicht wieder und muss mor jeden Schritt dreimal überlegen damit ich nicht zu tief einsinke.
      Stolz bin ich, weil das nicht die erste überschwemmte Hochebene ist durch die ich mich kämpfe und ich doch relativ geübt darin bin.

      Ich weiß warum das Lake District so beliebt ist. Es übrzeugt mit Weite und Panorama, ich fühle mich hier wohl.

      Zu meiner Belustigung treffe ich kurz vorm Ziel treffe ich ein Pärchen in Jeans und weißen Nike Sneakern. Ich zeige ihnen den Weg und wünsche ihnen viel Glück.

      Hier im Hostel erwische ich den letzten Zeltplatz und verteile alle meine Sachen im sehr heißem Trockenraum.

      Eine Frau die ich auch schon auf dem Weg gesehen habe schenkt mir ein komplettes Abendessen. (was gibt es besseres als Cola mit Instantkartoffelbrei :D )
      Außerdem leiht sie mir für die Nacht ihren Pelzmantel, mal schauen ob es hilft ihn über den Schlafsack zu legen :)

      Morgen früh kann ich leider nicht frūh starten wie geplant.
      Ich muss warten bis die Apotheke öffnet, meine 20 Blasenpflaster sind schon aufgebraucht und ich werde mir einen neuen Vorrat zulegen müssen :)

      Nachdem Abendessen bin ich pappsatt, aber die Lust auf etwas süßes lässt mich nicht los.
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    • Day 6

      Easedale Tarn / Codale Tarn

      July 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Drove to Grasmere, coffees at garden centre as it started to pour with rain after we had parked, walked up to Easedale Tarn and on to Codale Tarn (sat there for about half an hour - no people around!), on to Tarn Crag and back down valley to Grasmere, drinks in garden at Tweedles Bar, then drove to Ambleside to have dinner at Sheila‘s CottageRead more

    • Day 9

      Grasmere Lakeside – View of Rydal Water

      May 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Our second hike. Grace didn't like the elevation of yesterday's hike so today's is more flat. It's also 50% longer at 15km.

      The weather was not as good as yesterday, quite overcast, but still good for walking. We passed William Wordsworth's home. Several of them. I think every house the man even looked at has a sign saying he was there. Anyway, it was closed today, though the house he lived in for 37 years until his death was open.

      We covered nearly 17km (more than in the plan) around two local lakes. Up the village of Grasmere for lunch at the Tea Gardens ( and a beer, Les would be happy).
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    • Day 10

      Up hill after breakfast

      June 7, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

      And after lunch, but finally a long steep down hill to Grasmere, about 16 K.

      It was a stunning day’s walk, we took the long route of course. We came up out of the valley we were in last night following Stonethwaite Beck, then up to Lining Crag, then Greenup Edge, we stayed on a ridge top and walked up and down along to Helm Crag before going down to Grasmere. The views were just amazing, it was a long hard day because of the climbing and tricky descents but the views were unbelievable. Our book describes today’s walk as a Lakeland classic. Photos can’t really show the amazing views.

      Of course there was unlimited toast this morning so we were in fine form.

      Our colleagues from Group 1 were there to meet us in Grasmere, looking very fresh and relaxed. We’ll have dinner with them tonight, they go on tomorrow while we enjoy a rest day.
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    • Day 4

      Day 3: Hadrian's Wall; Lake District

      August 11, 2017 in England ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

      Was a full day on the bus. We departed (the Tauck director refers to it as"Wheels turning") 8am. It drizzled most of the day, but it wasn't too bad. Our first stop was to tour the Chesters Roman fort. From there we drove to a portion of Hadrian's. The part of the wall we saw was no more than 4 feet high - a far cry from the max height of 10-20 feet it is speculated to be.

      The highlight of the day was lunch. We had lunch with a couple at their Manor House. Half of our group dined with the wife and the other half of us dined with the husband. He was very interesting and explained pregenture to us. After lunch we toured the grounds and the gardens around the house. Then we returned to the bus and headed for Grassmere, the home of William Wordsworth. A few of us toured Dove Cottage while the remainder walked through the village and visited the shops.

      Then it was onto Langdale Estate hotel to check-in and have dinner.
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    • Day 11

      I wandered lonely as a cloud.....

      June 8, 2018 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Wordsworth and all that. Wordsworth’s house, Dove Cottage, and his grave are here in Grasmere. It’s a gorgeous little tourist town, a bit “Cockington Green” like. Lots of galleries, craft shops, cafes and outdoor shops. Very relaxing day, late breakfast, washing, shopping and generally taking it easy.

      I’m not sure about the defibrillator in the old phone box; is it for elderly tourists or exhausted walkers?

      The sheep we have been seeing and hearing are Herdwicks, local indigenous sheep (they’ve been here since the 12th century), that apparently play a big role in maintaining the Lakes District environment. Beatrix Potter was a big fan of “Herdies”, she was President of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders Society when she wasn’t writing about Peter Rabbit.

      The town is also famous for its ginger bread, great stuff. I bought some but I don’t think it will last until I get home and I’m not sure I’d be allowed to bring it in anyway.

      Group photo courtesy of Angela, taken on our way up, (and up) yesterday.
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    • Day 22

      The Land of Derwent Pencils

      July 2, 2014 in England ⋅ 18 °C

      Yesterday was a “rest” day in Ulverstone, Cumbria, UK. This gave me a great opportunity to explore the town and to also climb to the top of Hoad Hill to gain a magnificent panoramic view around the whole district. At the top of the hill there is an impressive structure that looks like a huge lighthouse, but in fact it is a memorial to the region’s favourite son – Sir John Barrow.

      Barrow was a local lad who rose from humble beginnings to become a distinguished mathematician, linguist, explorer and scientist. He was the Second Secretary to the Admiralty for over 40 years! Over a hundred years ago this impressive monument was erected to make sure that his achievements would not soon be forgotten.

      Ulverstone is also the birthplace of Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy fame). There are a number of Laurel and Hardy signs throughout the town as well as the well known Laurel and Hardy Museum. This is a rather quaint collection of memorabilia housed in an old picture theatre. A few of us watched an old Laurel and Hardy classic and were soon rolling in laughter. The secret of their comic genius was in being able to work elaborate skits with the most basic of props as well as their comic timing and facial expressions.

      Today we collected our bikes and rode to the edge of the sea. Since we were about to complete the Cumbria cycle route as well as the Cyclist’s Coast to Coast Ride it was only fitting that our start point should be the sea on the western coast of the UK.

      We had not ridden far (in fact about 500 metres) before we encountered the first of many hills. This soon reminded us that the riding here would be very different from the flatter country of Scandinavia. The Lakes District of Cumbria is studded with hills large and small and this region is home to many distinguished mountaineers. In fact the entire day’s ride was a succession of steep uphills and downhills, some up to 25% gradient.

      It also didn’t take long for my bike to develop an annoying clicking sound which accompanied me for the rest of the day (and I suspect I will have it for company for the rest of the ride). Rick reminded me of the great advantage of wearing cleats and explained how he had bought his own pedals and cleats from Australia for the ride. A few moments later we all heard a skid and a shout and noticed that Rick had fallen heavily in the loose stones – apparently caused by not being able to get his foot from the cleat quickly enough. I think I will stick to the normal pedals after all.

      Although the riding was hard, the scenery was spectacular – narrow lanes, dry stone fences, small farmlets and of course lakes. For some kilometres the road skirted beautiful Coniston Water before climbing very steeply over our final mountain for the day and then descending to our destination of Grasmere. `
      Grasmere is a very popular tourist centre with numerous restaurants and hotels.

      We arrived to find dozens of tourists climbing out of huge buses to wander the town and take pictures of the surrounding mountains.
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