Herdwicks at Rydal Water

Herdwick sheep are the native breed of the Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains. They are extremely hardy and are generally found running freely on the fells. These chaps however were in a field bordering the southern shore of Rydal Water. Every photographer should have one in their kit bag as they are as close to a metering grey card as you will ever find. They also produce very tasty meat and to quote a local farmer from the Langdale Valley 'Our lamb is not mass-produced, factory farmed or force fed but slow matured – it is ready, when it is ready'

Herdwick Sheep Rydal Water Lake District Rydal Water Cumbria Grasmere

This image is available to purchase and is part of our Rydal Water Stock Photos Collection.