Sun breaks through the clouds to light the circle. I have been to Castlerigg numerous times, and always come away with a feeling of having been somewhere very special. |
I don't know if this photo truly does jusrtice to the setting of Castlerigg. The browns and greens of the hills come alive in the last light of day, and the circle seems an enchanted place. This view is looking east. |
Castlerigg at sunset. There is something timeless and moving about sunset over the standing stones. It is an awe-inspiring sight. |
Evening light hits the stones on the western fringe of the circle. Though some of the stones are taller than human heigt, most are not. |
I wasn't going to visit Castlerigg this particular evening, but the landlady of the cottagte I was staying at assured me that the sun often broke through the western clouds at sunset. She was right, and the sight was incredible. |
Well, I could gush on and on about the Castlerigg circle, but maybe it is better to say that if you have a chance to come here, take the opportunity! It truly is a beautiful site, and the easy access makes it simple to visit. |
Photo of Catbells, a popular low level climb offering superb views across Derwentwater and Keswick |
Having ascended Catbells, most people look east, across Derwent Water. Here's what you see if you turn west, over the Newlands valley. |
Looking north along Catbells from near the summit. Most people park at the northern end of the Catbells ridge, and take the path thart leads slowly up to the south. I prefer the more direct route; park halway along towards Manesty and follow the trail straight up the slope. |
The trail leads right along the ridge of Catbells. This photo looks south towards the summit, with Borrowdale beyond. |
Looking south along the Catbells ridge. Keswick is jjust visible in the background. |
The summit of Catbells. Trails lead in all directions from here, and the location is very popular with walkers. |
