There's nothing like a cold and crispy winter's day and a good walk. We were back in the Lake District recently and decided to take one of our favourite walks from the village of Elterwater, by the river Brathay and the lake to Skelwith Bridge and back again.
It was the end of the half term week and the only glorious day of the week so the walkers were out in force. It can become quite busy here as it is mainly a good, flat path which is ideal for families, buggies and dog walkers alike. There is also a good pub in the heart of Elterwater Village - the Britannia Inn - and a lovely cafe - Chesters by the River - at Skelwith Bridge. You can sit outside at both, so perfect if you have a doggy friend with you.
The scenery is amazing, you feel as though you're in the heart of Lakeland - well I suppose you are when you are in the Great Langdale Valley. The Langdales provide a beautiful backdrop and we were lucky on our visit, as they were frosted in snow and looked simply stunning. The pathways lead along the riverside, by the lake and through woodlands and there is plenty of wildlife to see. We heard woodpeckers, saw blackbirds, wrens, robins, birds of prey, swans with their cygnets and wild geese. Of course, as it's the Lake District, there were plenty of sheep out on the fells too, so Ted our cocker spaniel stayed on his long lead.
To complete the day, when we finished our walk, we drove up and over the fells to the east side of Coniston Water and enjoyed tea and cake and a wander around the grounds at Brantwood.
A perfect day.
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