End - Buttermere
Distance - 11.6 Miles
Key Features - Ascent of Coledale Hause, Crummock Water
Geocaches - 1
Pubs - 3 (12 In Total)
Previous Legs - Day 1, Day 2
Day 3 on the Inn Way and for my money, the best.
Twitter announces that I have a tough climb up to Coledale Hause but the views are making me feel invincible.
Morning Work - To get up and over that |
I catch up with the Student at Force Crag Mine and all becomes clear on the Welly front. She is in the Coledale Beck, taking samples for her thesis. We agree that on a day like this, it would be the best job in the world. If only it came with a salary.
A stiff final climb and all the uphill work of the day is done.
Braithwaite in the Far Distance |
Liza Beck in Casgale Gill - almost bone dry |
Valley at the Top of Crummock Water |
Perfect Setting to Spend a Liquid Lunch |
The reason - Loweswater Gold - the beer discovery of the week.
Perfection in a Glass |
Now, it may have been the 3 pints, but I'd like the majestic scenery to have some responsibility for bringing a tear to my eye.
I felt moved.
Top of Crummock Water |
The 2nd of many Crummock Photos. Good job I got a 32GB SD Card before setting off |
Overcome with emotion, there was only one thing for it. I lie down in the sunshine on a little bit of land that poked into Crummock Water called Low Ling Crag. To the other ramblers taking selfies at this special place, I can only apologise for my snoring.
Less than 2 more miles and the only Geocache of the Day and I am at my home for the night, Buttermere.
One big wave separates Crummock Water and Buttermere |
Winner of most expensive digs (£159 per night) and pint (£3.95). So what do you get for your money? Towels in the shape of Swans and the slim possibility that you may be in a room previously frequented by Queen Victoria.
Still discovering new breweries, it was a Hesket Newmarket Haystacks Gold taken part inside and outside, dependent on WiFi needs.
A touch of luxury |
A compromise between the need for WiFi & Mountain Glory |
Pub 12 - The Fish Inn, Buttermere, Castlerigg IPA
The shortest Pub Crawl in the world takes me to the Fish Inn and its legendary beer garden.
The Fish Inn |
I know exactly where I am going on Day 4.
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