15 March 2014

Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay walk

Today took us over to the East coast as promise of a dry day with some sun proved popular.   We arrived in Whitby just before lunchtime, parked the car and headed up towards the abbey to start our walk on the Cleveland way.
 The wind was quite strong on the edge of the path but the quicker we walked the warmer we were and there was a chance, a small chance that the sun may come out at some point.

 Further along the path we went past the lighthouse and 2 lovely children who said hello as we passed.  I wonder what its like at night when the coast is dark apart from the long range glowing of this lighthouse.  Lovely spot.
 My fav picture of the bunch and showing the coastal path - The Cleveland Way and the best bit, the sun is finally coming out, hurrah!
 Finally 6.5 miles later we make it into Robin Hood Bay with its quirky little streets and narrow passageways. Old fishermens houses all painted white and bright colours and the best fish and chips outside of Keswick.  Yum, yum!

What a superb day.  A lovely but bracing walk along the coastal path and the funniest moment having spent all our change on fish and chips was wondering (whilst there are no cash points in Robin Hood Bay) how we were going to get change for the bus back to Whitby.   Cashback was the answer so armed with Chilli Jam and a Gingerbread we hadnt planned to buy we had the change we needed for our bus fare back to the car.

I wonder where our next adventure will take us. 

09 March 2014

Pen y Ghent


Another local hill to have a wander up as the weather in the Lakes was just not playing ball.  A misty murky day but the forecast said dry!

Love this view normally but the cloud spoiled it today!
Busy path today


 No views on top and it was all over too quick, homeward bound
  But not before catching this cheeky chappie.


16 February 2014

High Street & the missing Raise

Finally a break in the weather and we're heading north, early in the morning to our precious lakes.  Will the weather hold, will we actually get out the car, time will tell but if so then we've got a great walk planned for today.  High Street and then over to the missing one of that group - Raise (which we missed the last time we were up here)

Sky a bit blackish but holding out so far.

I spy Blue Sky!
  Ice axes out!

Icy High Street



Crampons On!


More sun - we are blessed!

 Time for home



02 February 2014

Ingleton Falls

02.02.2014

Another weather stopped play day - locally it wasnt too bad.  Charlie, Lisa's dog, came with us and enjoyed the day too!  As it turned out the weather was quite nice and a good day was had by all!

Charlie.


After the recent rains we got quite a show.


The sun tried its best!

Great day out had by all!




25 January 2014

A wander up Pendle Hill

25.01.2014

Popping up Pendle for the day as weather stopped us going any further - the weather also stopped any pics being taken as it was horrid.  Pendle pics another day!

11 January 2014

Helvellyn & Whiteside


Is winter finally here ?

Weather not quite sure yet what its doing!


Looking down over Brown Crags

As usual, the closer to the summit we get the heavier the weather gets....typical!

Heading over to Whiteside

A glimpse of the sun between Helvellyn and Whiteside
Looking back to Helvellyn
And then home


01 December 2013

Angletarn Pike, Brock Crags & Rest Dodd

01.12.2014

Another murky day but filled with adventure - pics only, no full report !

Off up the path to yet another adventure!
Last weekends target!
Oh Deer !
Reflecting on another great day!