Waiting to start the walk.
The main street in Grasmere
River and churchyard in Grasmere on an Autumn morning., William Worsworth's grave is around the path on the left.
The start of the long climb up to Loughrigg Fell.
The “B” walk had a good turnout.
Angela checks on her mum and dad's progress.
They're fine, led by Sandra.
The morning mist lingers on in the valleys
Lunch break.
Dave taking me taking him.
Me taking Dave taking me.
The views over Grasmere start to open up
That's Grasmere village down there
Grasmere lake.
Mist on the hills behind us.
Geoff makes a point
On top of Loughrigg Fell.- on the left it drops down to Grasmere and on the other to Elterwater.
Say cheese please!
Jane and Margaret.
Below this side is Grasmere and Rydal Water
The gals from Kitt Green Post Office - Jaquie and Liz
This side looks to the valley of Elterwater gateway to the Langdale Pikes.
On the rocks
On top overlooking the Elterwater side of the ridge.
C'mon Ange, you can hop up on that rock, surely.
Hi! Girls, enjoying the walk?
Taking a break at the top Maureen and Dot.
A glimpse of Elterwater Lake.
..having a chat and admiring the view.
Distant view of Harrison Stickle and Crinkle Crags in the Langdales
Looking out over Elterwater.
The mist still hangs over the Elterwater valley.
Ann and Janet.
Elterwater valley.
On the sky line - Crinkle Crag and Harrison Stickle in the Langdales.
Careful Geoff - that's a big drop.
Grasmere lake
The descent was a bit hairy in places.
A steep and treacherous descent to the road.
Safely down on to the road up to Red Bank.
Let's have a a break and a picture someone said - here tis.
A good old natter before the climb up to Deer Bolt Woods.
Red Bank Youth Hostel
..and a peep over its wall - very nice too.
Autumn tints
Soon we make a right turn.
Deer Bolt Wood
"All things that love the sun are out of doors".. William Wordsworth
The gate onto Loughrigg Terrace, from here there are spectacular views over Grasmere Lake.
...The birds are singing in the distant woods... William Wordsworth.
Grasmere
The river that links Grasmere and Rydal Water.
Taking in the view.
Nice view of Grasmere.
Rough path
Is it my imagination or has Geoff both feet off the ground at the same time?
Walking around the lake to get to Grasmere village.
Grasmere with Helm Crag centre.
Not green legs - just fallen trees
The sunlight really captures the Autumn colours of this tree.
Kids on holiday enjoy the lake.
This house has a view to die for overlooking the lake.
Walking away from the lake to reach the road down into Grasmere.
A Victorian letter box on Red Bank - VR - Victoria Regina.
We pass a nice house as we come into the village at the end of the walk.
St. Oswald's Church in Grasmere - where William Wordsworth is buried.
The famous Grasmere gingerbread.Grasmere's equivalant of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls.
Grasmere gingerbread sold from a shop behind the church - in a building built in 1630 and and that was once the village school. Delish.
St. Oswald's churchyard.
In the churchyard..
The Wordsworth family graves.
On the left the grave of William Wordsworth - no great cathedral tomb for England's most famous poet - just a simple headstone in a country churchyard, in the place he loved most - with his family.
The view across from the graves.
Dead centre, some of the “C” walkers enjoy a cup of tea on the riverside terrace after their earlier return to the village.
Walking through Grasmere to the coach.
Our coach - on the right.
Our after walk meal venue - The Kings Arms - Milnthorpe.
It was good food, not much left on those plates.
The best part of the day - some might say.
Our B walk leader Geoff.
...and backer John.
That's the pub sign through the window - a royal coat of arms.
Willie Gruber and Eileen.
Joyce & Co.
A nice meal. a drink with friends - a glorious day enjoyed in Autumn sunshine - Cheers! everyone until next time. Thanks to all who made it happen. Hope you enjoy the photos.
The “A” walkers above Grasmere by Easdale Tarn.
Some photos of the "A" walk from Jim Cnnell. High above Grasmere is Easdale Tarn on the route of the club's “A” walk.
Easdale Tarn.
The "C" walkers did a lovely walk - part of the famous Rydal Round walk. Photos by Margaret Grundy.
It has great views of the lake and hills.
The Grasmere shore passed on the "C" walk.
tHe walk follows the shore part of the way
Reflections
Coming down a track
Part of the "C" walk group
Lunch time.
Taking time out on a very pleasant day
Taking in a pleasant Autmnal view on a really great walk..
