Saturday 28 February 2015

Ullswater

A set of images of Ullswater that I took from the bus, when travelling between Windermere and Penrith.

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District, being almost 9 miles long. 
The road from Glenridding to Penrith follows the west shore of Ullswater for quite a distance.
Some cloud building up over Ullswater. 
That water looks cold!
Towards the northern end of Ullswater. 

A view across to the east side of Ullswater. 

The bus journey is well worth making as it also climbs over the Kirkstone Pass as well before reaching Ullswater. 

Friday 27 February 2015

Bowness Pier

A view of Lake Windermere looking north towards Ambleside. 
Alongside the jetty.

Boats for hire. 

'Swan' leaving Bowness Pier.
On 'her' way to Waterhead, near Ambleside. 
Meanwhile 'Tern' arrives from Waterhead. 
'Miss Cumbria.'
Hungry locals.
Launch service to the Windermere ferry landing on the west side of the lake. 

'Tern' at Bowness Pier.
'Tern' sets off for Lakeside at the southern end of the lake. 

Thursday 26 February 2015

Keswick: Market Day: Part 2 of 2

Old Keswickian fish and chip shop. 
Keswick Market. As busy as ever.  
Busking with a difference. An opera singer. 



All manner of food stalls. 



Newspaper headline refers to the newly opened Wetherspoon pub. See photo's below.

The new Wetherspoon pub.  
I had to go and check the place out!

Wednesday 25 February 2015

Keswick: Market Day: Part 1 of 2

Despite the less than inviting weather, overcast and cold, the Saturday Market in Keswick was as popular as ever with plenty of stalls and potential customers. 

I would rate this Market as the best in the Lake District. 
Unfortunately it started to rain!

Collecting for Charity. 
Outside the King's Arms.
The King's Arms Hotel.  
Oddfellows Arms.
Food at the Oddfellows Arms. 
Cartmel Cheeses stall on the market.