So, some time ago--actually back in June last year--after the euphoria of finishing the Great North Swim in just 41 minutes, I decided...as you do...to entery pretty much every female member of the family in to the Great North Swim 2016.
Well, we are finally open and what a weekend it started with! Snow to start but ended in sunshine so all turned out well in the end!
We’ve always walked across the fields to the village, but after a chat with a local dog walker it seems the wood just above Kestrel Lodge (Robin Hood Wood) has an abundance of paths one of which leads to the village.
Time to dig out the old wetsuit and make sure we remember how to swim. Why, I hear you ask?
Friday 25th March - Sunday 4th September 2016
As part of The Calvert Trust’s Anniversary Celebrations, 2016 will see the central Lake District invaded by a flock of life sized decorated fantasy Herdwick ewes appearing in unexpected places - all paying homage to the Herdwick’s iconic status and all in support of their 40th Anniversary Capital Fundraising Drive. http://www.goherdwick.co.uk.
Its easy to forget the carefree days of summer when we’re in the depths of winters incessant rain but as the days get longer i've been thinking about summer and with a quick flick through my photos i’m transported back to the fun we had in our first few months of living here at Kestrel Lodge. Exploring our new surroundings and generally having fun.
190 miles of punishing climbs, thrilling descents, and stunning scenery takes in some of the best the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales has to offer. This four day route starts and finishes in Penrith, but could easily start and finish anywhere on the route.
So one of the things i really wanted to do when i moved to the lakes was increase the size of my fury family. We already have cats and dogs as thats all we could accommodate in our house back in Keighley but with the land at Kestrel Lodge the possibilities are endless....... well once i’ve convinced the rest of the extended family its a good idea.
The next Keswick clean-up will be on March 3rd at 10.30am at Portinscale Swing bridge and footpath.
We have been lovers of the Lake District for many years —which is a long time—we’re the oldies of the family.
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Kestrel Cottage
Kestrel Lodge
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QX
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