Patterdale to Shap, 16 miles.
We stopped by the little shop in Patterdale the next morning before crossing the bridge for the start of the trek up to Boardale Hause, Angle Tarn, Kidsty and beyond, it was very windy.
I think I dislike wind more than rain on the hills. Wind makes the going hard work and a strong wind can be exhausting. The flipside was a crystal clear day, an emerging sun and views as good as you'll get.
The walk up to Kidsty is, in my opinion quite a trudge, rough underfoot and with plenty of ups and downs. From Noran Bank, I'd been tempted just to drop down to Hartsop, walk the easy road up to Hayeswater and then and shoot up to Kidsty without all the ascents and descents. I've never been one to slavishy follow a route but Pete demured so we stuck to the plan.
I had to admit that the views were good in all directions yet, again, we were practically on our own. It was sad to be leaving the Lakes as Kidsty approached.
The day is a long one and the walk along Haweswater Reservoir longer and rougher than one would imagine. Reaching the dam you'd assume that Shap is just around the corner yet it's a few miles beyond and across what for us, were taxing muddy fields.
A fellow C2C'er caught us up, we'd seen him in Borrowdale last, the chap carrying all his kit. We'd bump into him tomorrow too.
We were staying in Fell House. A shop come B&B (it has since changed hands, had a refurb and is now a restaurant and B&B). It was fine with a very cheery welcome and cuppa from the very cheery proprietor and family. Dinner was at the Greyhound pub just down the road.
The pics are typical APS so not the best. I wish I'd carried a 35mm camera now, taken a lot more photos and of people in particular.
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