The last light of day touches the peak of the hills that ring Borrowdale. This view is from the banks of the River Derwent, just north of Rosthwaite. |
A small parking area at the northern edge of Brothers Water, just before you reach Hartsop, leads to lovely paths around the lake itself. |
Afte passing through woodlands, the path from Hartsop reaches an open, grassy area at the southern end of Brothers Water. |
The path around Brothers Water leads past the old medieval farmhouse of Hartsop Hall, owned by the National Trust but leased to a local farmer.. |
Dusk falls over Brothers Water. This view is back north towards Hartsop and Ullswater beyond. |
Brothers Water, looking beyond to Kirkstone Pass. Near the southern edge of the lake a small parking pullover leads to a tiny beach. The water is so shallow that lily pads grow in abundance. |
The northern end of Brothers Water is ringed with these lovely trees. The views are superb (of course, that goes without saying in this area!) |
Buttermere, one of the most (deservedly) popular areas of the central Lake District. The scenery is simply stunning, and there are wonderful walks to be had along the lakew or up into the hills on either side of Buttermere. |
Evening on Lake Buttermere. The shore near Crag Wood is ringed with lovely old pine trees. |
Buttermere at dawn, looking across to Crummock Water and Burnbank Fell beyond. |
Most visitors to Buttermere stop at the eastern end of the lake, near Gatesgarth, or in Buttermere village itself, but my favourite spot is halfway between, at Crag Wood. |
The morning sun ligfhts the distant fells beyond Lake Buttermere. Taken from Crag Wood, on the northern shore of the lake. |
