Sunday 29 March 2015

Levers Water

Levers Water is a large almost rectangular tarn in an impressive location above Coniston village.

Sunday 22 March 2015

Yew Tree Tarn and Cogra Moss

Yew Tree Tarn sits alongside the main road from Ambleside to Coniston. Cogra Moss sits in a minature mountain landscape on the western edge of the Lake District.

Sunday 15 March 2015

Dales of the North York Moors

The North York Moors are cut into by dozens of Dales, varying is size from lengthy Esk Dale in the north to some truly tiny valleys in the southern part of the park.

Shelduck (genus Tadorna)

The Shelducks (genus Tadorna), fall between most ducks and geese in size, reaching 50-60cm in length.

Three Tarns and Watendlath Tarn

Three Tarns is a collection of small pools on the col between Bow Fell and Crinkle Tarns. Watendlath Tarn is one of the most attractive of the tarns, sitting in a quiet side valley off Borrowdale.

Sunday 8 March 2015

Stickle Tarn (Stickle Pike) and Styhead Tarn

Stickle Tarn on Stickle Pike is a quiet tarn in a lovely location on a ledge just below the summit of the fell. Styhead Tarn sits in an even lovelier location in the heart of the high fells, but can't be described as quiet!

Sunday 1 March 2015

High Nook Tarn and Over Water

High Nook Tarn is a lovely quiet pool in a side valley overlooking Loweswater. Over Water sits on the northern edge of the Lakes, between Binsey and the Skiddaw Fells.