Cartmel has a fine selection of old country pubs.
A colourful cottage in the centre of the village
More great looking little cottages in the village
Monument in the Square at Cartmel
The B walkers meeting up at the start of the walk
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse see http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/cartprig.htm
Another view of the Gatehouse
No, it's not one of the ramblers but a stone face on the Gatehouse
We start our journey through the narrow streets of Cartmel
The river Eea that runs through the village
Cartmel Priory
...again but from a distance.
The B walkers making their way up the steep climb at Hampsfell
A view looking back towards Cartmel from half way up Hampsfell
Panoramic view of the approach to the summit of Hampsfell
Approaching the Hospice (distant middle)
The B walkers gather near the summit
The final approach to the summit
A zoomed in view of the Hospice.
Made it. A fairly busy place as you can see.
Views from Hospice across to the Cumbrian Fells
Ken shows everyone his compass skills
Dave showing who he is supporting
The B walkers give us a wave from the top of the Hospice on Hampsfell
Some of the signs inside the Hospice
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Making our way off Hampsfell down to Eggerslack Wood
The views from the summit of Hampsfell across the sand towards Arnside, note the Kent Viaduct (centre left)
Walking through Eggerslack wood
The B walkers making our way to Hampsfield
Some nice houses round here.
A great picture of a Robin in mid song
Spring time flowers
Tower (folly) at Longlands
What's so interesting about a hole in a wall?
Trees start to blossom in the Sun
Houses at the rear of Anysome Hall
Anysome Manor Hall
...and again
a close up view
Local dog keeps cool in the sun
The river Eea
and again
after a hard walk some cool beers in the pub
