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