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Crummock
Water
This scene of Crummock Water is taken from its
western side and shows Rannerdale Knotts rising steeply from the
lakeside. In the distance the pointed peak is Whiteless Pike with
Wandope behind offering a superb mountain ridge walk. Rannerdale
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Ennerdale
Ennerdale
is a valley without public vehicular access so it provides quiet
walking by the lake and on forest tracks and paths. Nature trails
are also available and it is possible to walk around the lake. The
dominant mountain is Pillar, with the distinctive shape of Pillar
Rock to its left -a popular rock climbing venue. |
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Derwentwater
from Castle Head
Castle
Head is perhaps the finest viewpoint for Derwentwater and is the
remains of a vent to an ancient volcano. Glaciers of several ice
ages have long since eroded the softer rocks, revealing this
harder ‘plug’ and gouging out the basin for the lake. Two
favourite fells are visible - Cat Bells and Causey Pike on each
side of the picture. |
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Bassenthwaite
Lake
On
a serene still November day, Bassenthwaite Lake appears as smooth
as a mill pond, reflecting the woodlands near Dodd Wood, the lower
dramatic slopes of Ullock Pike with the snow capped summit of
Skiddaw beyond. On windier days in summer the northern end of the
lake is used for sailing whereas the southern end is an important
marshland Nature Reserve.
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Ennerdale
One
of the most peaceful lakes, Ennerdale Water is precious for many
people due to the lack of a public road around its shores.
However, footpath access is allowed and there are many
opportunities to savour the delights of Lakeland’s woods,
forests and fells without being in fear of overuse. |
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Keswick
from Blencathra
From
the lower slopes of Blencathra, just above the Blencathra Field
Study Centre, this view shows a glimpse of Keswick beyond the
well-wooded Greta Gorge, with a wonderful panorama of the
north-western fells across Derwentwater. Castlerigg Stone Circle
is situated among the flat fields to the left. |
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Crummock
Water from Mosser
The
pastoral fields that spread from Lorton Vale to Loweswater and the
Vale of Crummock are seen in pleasant autumnal light, which is
illuminating the magnificent western flank of Grasmoor. The
shadowy slopes of Melbreak and the Red Pike range of mountains
leads to Fleetwith Pike and Great Gable in the far distance, with
Rannerdale Knotts obstructing the view to Buttermere. |
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Derwent
Fells from Latrigg
This
early morning picture was captured during a fleeting moment of low
angled light before the canopy of cloud obscured the sun. Beyond
are the very fine ridges of the far distant Buttermere fells on
the left and Whinlatter forest to the right. |
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Derwentwater
Just a little bit of sunshine is all that is needed to
make autumn colours come alive. When wall to wall sunshine
combines with rare clarity then a very special day is in prospect.
This picture was taken from the northern end of the Cat Bells
ridge and shows Walla Crag and Bleaberry Fell on the other side of
Derwentwater. |
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Thirlmere
The
year 2001 produced a magnificent autumn that seemed to go on
forever. At Thirlmere Oak, Ash, Larch and Beech all held their
russet leaves at the same time and this riot of colour contrasted
perfectly with the evergreen Spruce and Pine on the far shore. In
conditions like these it is hard to believe that Thirlmere is
almost entirely a man-made environment. |
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The Wastwater Screes
The
Wastwater Screes are famous for their dramatic appearance as a
backcloth to lakeland’s deepest lake. Their appearance on this
winter’s late afternoon is particularly striking due to the
angle of the sun and its position on the horizon. All lakeland
lovers will recognize the road junction and signpost, a popular
stopping place for a picnic. |