River Rye

The River Rye is the main river of the western moors. Three of it's tributaries, the Rivers Seph, Dove and Seven run through the main valleys in the area (Bilsdale, Farndale and Rosedale) and drain much of the higher ground in the area

Triangular Walk to Stonethwaite

This triangular walk in Borrowdale takes us from Rosthwaite to the dramatic start of Langstrath, before returning via the isolated hamlet of Stonethwaite.

Birds Picture Gallery

This week we start to add new pictures to our Birds Gallery, going through my collection of pictures, and add a New Pictures gallery

Poems: Adder and Musician's Malady

Two new poems this week - Adder, inspired by a walk on Muncaster Fell and Musician's Malady.

Walk: Seatallan

This walk at the entrance to Wasdale takes us up Seatallan, one of the quieter fells in the area, via Buckbarrow, the dramatic crags that loom over the road into the valley.