The weather forecast was for intermittent showers, so we decided to stay low-level – but there was no drop of rain all day! We parked in Grasmere and walked along the side of the fells to Rydal. The weather was in fact excellent, so we had splendid views over the lake to the fells the Read more

We left York about 10.30 Got to Penrith about 12.30, had lunch in Booths’ Cafe. Decided not to look at the castle as it was starting to rain. Got to Ambleside about 2.30, but couldn’t get in the house until 4. Went to the Garden Centre to see if we could get a cup of Read more