Route: Kirkstile Inn
Area: Western Lake District
Date of walk: 31st December 2014
Walkers: Andrew David and Rob
Distance: 4.3 miles
Ascent: 700 feet
Weather: Overcast, with rain later on
We set off from home and joined the lovely path which runs along the length of Lorton Vale. After arriving at Lanthwaite Green we headed towards Crummock Water
The weather had been poor but when we reached the foot of the lake, conditions worsened and steady rain set in as a result of which I had to put the camera away for the rest of the walk
At the pump house we walked across the fields and crossed Park Bridge, then made our way along a quiet lane to our destination – the famous Kirkstile Inn
It was a great walk through beautiful countryside, but a shame that the weather wasn’t on our side today
Red squirrel in the garden before we set off this morning
Rob and David with Bonnie and Winnie
Setting off down the lane, with Mellbreak in the distance
We walk up the outgang to join the valley path
Low Fell on the far side of Lorton Vale
The lovely path which runs along the eastern side of the valley
Low Fell again
Lanthwaite Hill, with Mellbreak beyond
Mono photo of the path along the side of the valley
Mellbreak
Crummock Water comes into view
We head across Lanthwaite Green towards the lake
We cross the footbridge over Gasgale Gill
Gasgale Gill
Mellbreak
Bonnie in Lanthwaite Wood
We follow the path leading down to the lakeside
The boat house
The foot of Crummock Water. It was raining heavily by now and I had to stow the camera away until the end of the walk
Arriving in Loweswater - St Bartholomew’s Church
The negative signpost outside the Kirkstile Inn
Journey’s end
