In the final bear carving, the bear has a very satisfied grin, and the creature which attacked it is gone, presumably eaten. Of course, the explanation of the story told by the carvings that I give here may be wrong - we just don't know what the carvings truly represent, and that is part of the fun of the Dacre bears. |
Ennerdale is one of the least accessible of the major lakes in ythe Lake District. For that reason it has about it an aura of calm, and remoteness unlike any other. |
Sun setting to the west of Ennerdale Water. Forest trails rimg the lake, making it a good location for getting away from it all in nature. |
In the churchyard of Esk church is the tomb of Tommy Smith, as famous 18th century huntsman. The tomb is unmistakable, with the carved head of Smith standing proud of the stone. |
The tomb of Tommy Smith features this carved dog's head, a reminder that Smith's fame as a huntsman rested on his ability with his dogs. |
Post boxes weren't always re. This Georgian post box is set against a stone wall in the hamlet of Boot, |
Photo of Eskdale, western Lake District. This is one of my favourite places in the whole National Park. It gets a lot of visitors, but it remains a lovely place for rambling or simply enjoying the fabulous scenery. |
Stone walls and fields near Boot, Eskdale. |
Stepping stones across the River Esk, a few steps from Esk churchyard. The path on the far side leads to Stanley Ghyll Force, one of the Lake Districts most popular waterfalls. |
If you park your car near Esk church and follow the path along the River Esk you come to this lovely old humpback bridge, called Doctor Bridge. |
Photo of Eskdale, western Lake District. This is one of my favourite places in the whole National Park. It gets a lot of visitors, but it remains a lovely place for rambling or simply enjoying the fabulous scenery. |
Photo of the Eskdale railway, which runs from Ravenglass to the village of Boot in Eskdale. |
