04 December - stroll around Elterwater and in Little Langdale

Sunrise over Coniston Water from Blawith Common

We had a wander around a picturesque Elterwater, with the sun occasionally breaking through the cloud and lighting up The Langdale Pikes. A rainbow appeared for about 30 seconds.

Elterwater and The Langdale Pikes

We had morning coffee in Skelwith Bridge before walking to Colwith Force. This is a multistage waterfall that eventually splits into dual cascades. It is difficult to get clear views due to trees and one cannot get down to the level of the river at the bottom.

Skelwith Force

We then wandered into Little Langdale before returning along the riverside path. There was significant flood damage to a lot of the paths making walking difficult in places. In fact everywhere we have been the impact of the flooding in the environment is huge. The National Trust and National Park teams will have a huge job ahead of them to clear it up and make the paths safe for next year's tourists. I cannot imagine the impact on some of the farmers.

Reflections in Elterwater