What dreadful weather we get in this part of the world. No that's not strictly true because we do get some lovely days so that we can enjoy our wonderful scenery. So it's Saturday night and I certainly don't want to watch "Strictly come dancing" on TV - the 187th series or thereabouts - so I have an opportunity to have a go at my Photo Blog. A few days in the Lakes, based in Patterdale at the end of March - and the weather was very good ! S
o - a few pictures of some of our walks.
o - a few pictures of some of our walks. 
This working quarry is on the way up from Chapel Stile (Langdale) to Lingmoor Fell, (from which you get outstanding views of the Langdale Pikes).
Caudale Moor (or John Bell's Banner), can be climbed from the Kirkstone Pass Inn. There are excellent views from the top - especially Froswick, Ill Bell, and Yoke - on the Kentmere Horse-shoe. Look out for the friendly ponies !
The disused quarry is an amazing place. This is Hodge Close Quarry near Coniston. The drops are frightening and to think that men managed to work the slate on these rock faces. The archways leading into the quarry are now just above the water level. An old photograph taken before the quarry was flooded, shows more below than above the entrance !
