Regardless of the weather forecast, we prepared for our ascent up Cat Bells. What a hard hike. I'm amazed that the weather does not seem to be a deterrent to any hikers around here. There is a constant stream of walkers and even though it was wet, I was standing aside as they passed me up the fell. We made it to the spot where you have to scramble up a rock face just to get to the first hump. So, we headed back down and had our sandwich lunch with the sheep. I'm happy I made the effort on our last day in Keswick and just when we got back the heavens opened up.
The beginning was pretty tame, pretty much flat walking through forest, but that quickly changed.
Up and up, a great cardio workout but the scenery was amazing.
Heading toward heaven.
No words.
The more experienced or crazy hikers heading up the first scramble. The peak of Cat Bells is actually the second hump on the left.
Mountain climbers we are not, but willing to give it a shot!
We had our supper at the 'Dog and Gun'. Andrew had their famous goulash and a half pint of 'Old Peculiar'. Dogs are welcome as part of the clientele at the local pub. They were very well behaved (and cute).
Tomorrow we travel via bus and train back to Gatwick airport in preparation for our return to Canada on Thursday. Hoping to post some reflections tomorrow evening of our holiday.
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