The Lake District

We decided it would be a good idea to test out our tent during late September in the Lake District. So armed with our dozen sleeping bags, blankets and winter pyjamas we headed north to see a few hills.

After checking Lake Windermere we decided how best to occupy ourselves for the next few days

Day 2 consisted of a driving tour around the area to check out the different lakes and there were some wicked landscapes. Definitely will head back here again.

The Road from Troutbeck to Ullswater

Lake Ullswater

Lake Coniston (I think)

Farm Gate somewhere on the road back to Windermere

After the heaviest night's rain that we've ever spent in a tent - we seriously thought we would have to move into the car, we thought it would be a great idea to do a walk near our camping ground (Limefitt Park). But despite the rain, we were damp but our little tent did us proud and didn't leak at all!!! Anyway, with our clothing for all seasons in our backpacks we headed up to one peak that looked decidedly closer than you think with some seriously steep tracks.
This is where we were headed!

Half way up, we needed a rest...

Then we thought it was a bright idea to head up to another peak and although it hurt, the view was worth it! Except that it decided to cloud over just as we got to the top - typical!!!!!

So on our way home we decided to see the delightful city of Blackpool for ourselves. This photo does the city a great justice and it was the only place we felt we wanted to get out of the car. Not up there with the worlds best beaches I'm afraid, some serious dirt and dodgy, dodgy people.