Winter sunshine? Well, maybe!
After all the hustle and bustle, it’s nice to get out and about again, isn’t it? Especially if the weather cooperates. I can think of few nicer places to stretch your legs in the off season than Pooley Bridge, in England’s Lake District.
I was lucky enough to be there recently, and even though the day was grey, I managed to catch a hint of sunlight on the water. Pooley Bridge sits on the River Eamont, at the head of Lake Ullswater. The 7 mile-long lake slides off into the distance, and the temptation to follow is strong. From the village you can walk round to the ferry point, or follow the lakeside path along the shore.
Subject to the weather, of course, the ferry sails all year. A Round the Lake Pass gives you the option to hop on and hop off anywhere on the lake. The villages of Howtown and Glenridding lie at the southern end. If you time it right in December, you might even catch Santa and his Happy Elves on board. For details see Ullswater Steamers.
The sign is so long
I had to photograph it in two halves!
If you’re full of energy you can take the turn off in the village and head down to the lakeside path following the shore.
The village is well supplied with pubs so retrace your steps when you get hungry. The atmosphere in the “Sun Inn” (a natural choice for me!) was very convivial and the chicken curry quite spicy. Just right for a December day.
The waterproof jacket and pink scarf came too, but I was fortunate with the weather. Enjoy your Christmas celebrations and don’t feel guilty about that naughty pud. You can walk it all off later.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
è bello sbirciare attraverso le finestre di case sconosciute—
It’s nice to peek through the Windows of houses unknown—
That looks like a beautiful way to spend the day. My favorite photo is the light coming through the tree, it is simply gorgeous!
Whoops, this was my comment for 6SW! I love your last picture of the snowman! The lake shore beautiful with the rocks and the reflection of the grey sky. Well done!
Thanks, Tonya 🙂 I really don’t mind where you leave the comment- I’ll find you 🙂
Wonderful walk ! Especially the pebbles! So glad to be amongst your readers !
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How lovely! ***~~~~~ 🙂 I can’t find any of those on my keyboard. I think I’ll let you design my new blog, Kathryn! Hope your Christmas was beautiful 🙂
I am not so good at designing but the characters are on a special keyboard on all Mac computers ! If you have a Mac I can tell you how to find them!
Oh, well! I can dream 🙂 No, I’ll just enjoy yours. Thank you, they’re lovely 🙂
If surely felt as if I was there Jo. What an experience and such beauty and you’ve captured it so well! Thank you so much for the tour and for sharing. 😀 *big hugs*
It was an unexpected treat, Sonel 🙂 Michael had a garden design job in the village and I went along to “hold the tape measure”. I haven’t been in years and it was so lovely and peaceful in the Winter. Hugs 🙂
Well, for a treat like that I would carry the toolbox as well..hahahaha. I am glad you enjoyed hon. 😀 *hugs*
Danke lieb liebe Grüße und einen schönen Abend Freundschaft.Gislinde
Danke, Gislinde 🙂 Guten Abend.
So beautiful, so images and memories you have shared with us.
Have a great day and happy holidays continue! 🙂
It’s sharp and frosty here today, but we had a brisk walk. Best wishes for 2014 and many thanks for following my blog.
Thank you so much, restlessjo.
Also wish you a prosperous year 2014 and only happiness!
With joy I will follow your blog in the future.
Enjoy this wonderful day!
Hugs, Ştefania! 🙂