20th Aug 04 - Castle Crag

At last the heavy rains eased. Went to Seatoller nr. Derwentwater. We did 5-miler climbing up to Castle Crag with its views of Derwentwater. Then a lovely walk in Borrowdale alongside the River Derwent which was in strong flow after the heavy rains.

Castle Crag with Derwentwater in the background
The footbridge over Tongue Gill
Crossing the torrents!
The National Hydrangea Collection at Holehird
Yellow crocosmia at Holehird