Towards the end of August I went up to the Lake District for nine days of camping in the fresh air and mountains.
Ennerdale forest is one of the most scenic areas in Lakeland. The valley in which the forest resides runs for many miles between Green Gable and Ennerdale Water, and I'd always thought it would be nice to walk through that lengthy valley one day. This involved a 30km hike, starting at Buttermere, walking up the ridge of Fleetwith Pike, following the path round to below Windy Gap where I wild camped for the night. Thankfully, the weather improved the next day for some perfect blue skies as I walked the long, forested valley which was wonderful.
After reaching the shores of Ennerdale Water I continued my circular route through the mountains arriving back at Buttermere 27 hours later.
Ennerdale valley, looking west.
The 30km hike
Crummock Water (looking east), towards the end of the long hike.
Langdale Pikes from Blea Tarn.
Looking towards The Old Man of Coniston (4 miles away) from Carron Crag viewpoint in the Grizedale Forest.
The Skiddaw massif under perfect weather, from Castlerigg Farm campsite.
Crummock Water, from Rannerdale Knotts.
Buttermere and Crummock Water from Rannerdale Knotts.
