A few days away with Mrs R for our 29th wedding anniversary, saw us heading to the Lake District, staying at lovely Glenridding on the banks of the beautiful Ullswater. The following account is what we got up to on our adventures visiting this stunning part of the world.
Day One - Sunday 22nd
After travelling over from home and the usual stop at Wetherby services, we eventually arrived at our destination of Aira Force. A quick stretch and some warm clothing on and we were off exploring. Now as we have visited several times before and always hoped to see a Red Squirrel we had always unfortunately drawn a blank, but thankfully today was our day. As we approached one of the feeding areas, we could hear a tapping noise which sounded to both of us like a lid opening and closing. We quietly investigated and there it was, a Red Squirrel. It was sticking its head in and out of the feeder, hence the tapping sound as it got a peanut and then proceeded to eat it, before getting another, just great to see and what a start.
We walked on and stopped to admire the beautiful waterfall before carrying on along Aira beck, before it happened again!. We just walked through a gap and there about 5 metres away was another Red Squirrel, this time right in the open. It was just to fast for us and we just stared at each other before the Squirrel bounded off into cover. I don't know who was more surprised, the Squirrel or the two daft humans looking at him or her.
After all the excitement we carried on our walk, tackling Gowbarrow Fell and then back around to the car park at Aira Force, taking in the the stunning, if slightly hazy scenery.
After checking in at the hotel we decided to board one of the Ullswater steamers for a trip up and down this fantastic Lake. It really took in some superb scenery and was a really enjoyable trip.
After all the fresh air we headed back to our room and had some well earned food in the restaurant.
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| Aira Force |
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| Robin, Aira Force. |
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| Aira Beck. |
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| Gowbarrow Fell. |
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| Beautiful Ullswater |
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| Mrs R |
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| Ullswater Steamer |
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| Every Scene On This Stunning Lake, Was A Photo Oppertunity. |
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