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Coffin road to Ambleside Heading from Grasmere towards Ambleside on the Coffin Route. The left fork heads towards Ambleside which I took but the right fork leads down to White Moss and across the A591 into White Moss Woods and the River Rothay which runs between Grasmere and Rydal Water. An area with plenty of paths still to be explored This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Grasmere to Helm Crag 2 Looking north up Grasmere again. White Moss woods on the right with Helm Crag in centre and the slopes of Silver How leading off towards the left This picture appears in the following picture tours: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Grasmere to Helm Crag 1 A fairly simple view looking north up Grasmere from a little sandy beach on the southern edge of Grasmere underneath Loughrigg Terrace towards Helm Crag in the distance This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
The How, Loughrigg A lovely often photographed old cottage called The How which has the enviable position of overlooking Loughrigg Tarn with views over the tarn to the south as far as the Furness, and Coniston, Fells. To the rear the slopes of Loughrigg Fell This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Helm Crag Grasmere On route from Grasmere village to Loughrigg along the western shoreline of Grasmere. Looking back towards the village with Helm Crag rising sharply behind and the slopes of Seat Sandal rising out to the right This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
St Oswalds Church Grasmere 2 Another view of St Oswalds in the centre of Grasmere. Taken at the widest end of my 10-20 Sigma (equivalent 16mm full frame) hence the unvertical verticals!!! This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
The Wordsworth Graves Grasmere The Wordsworth family grave plot in the grounds of St Oswalds Church Grasmere. Stood for nearly 10 minutes waiting for the hoards of Japanese tourists to disperse. 24-7-14 This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
St Oswalds Church Grasmere St Oswalds, right in the heart of Grasmere This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Silver Howe Grasmere Standing by the A591 just outside Grasmere looking west towards Silver Howe This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Dove House Grasmere One time residence of William Wordsworth This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Lanty Scar from Rydal coffin route On route along the old Coffin Road from Ambleside to Grasmere looking south over Rydal Water towards Loughrigg Fell with Lanty Scar showing itself quite prominently. 23-7-14 This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Grasmere and Helm Crag Further on northwards along the western shore of Grasmere with Helm Crag directly in front. A climb well worth making as the views can be amazing on a decent day .. which is something I need for the next trek up there This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Grasmere weir Standing on the side of the River Rothay looking north over the weir at the bottom of Grasmere with Silver Howe standing proud overlooking the mere This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Dunmail Raise on the A591 Another one of my favourite views. North from Loughrigg Terrace across Grasmere to Dunmail Raise as it climbs out from Grasmere heading towards Keswick. The Travellers Rest towards the bottom and the slopes of Brackenwife Knotts rising to the right This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Loughrigg Terrace to Nab Scar Looking east from the uppermost end of Loughrigg Terrace the lower slopes quite well covered with bluebells. In the background is Nab Scar and just creeping in at the left is the weir that leads Grasmere into the River Rothay which in turn flows onto Rydal Water and eventually skirts Ambleside and enters Windermere. May 2014 This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Gatepost Loughrigg Tarn Heading out from Loughrigg tarn towards Grasmere this old stone gatepost stands proudly on its own as a remnant of the past, along with its iron hinge bracket This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Helm Crag from Loughrigg Terrace The pointed dome of Helm Crag about a mile north west of Grasmere. 405 mt high and given a good day superb views allround. Well worth the effort of getting to the top This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Catkins near Grasmere Catkins basking in the early afternoon sun early December 2013 on route from Louyghrigg Tarn to Grasmere This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Cottage near Grasmere Trekking up the road from Loughrigg Tarn towards Grasmere is this cottage which only needs a lick of paint really. The garden is not as wild as looks, especially when seen in its summer glory. This is Dec 2013!! This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |
Sheep near Grasmere Heading north on the road from Loughrigg Tarn towards Grasmere looking west, a few nicely backlit sheep very early afternoon around 1pm. Dec 2013 This picture appears in the following picture tour: Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D |