What better way to celebrate ones birthday than with a walk in the Lake District on a beautiful day. I didn't know Longsleddale until today, but I will be back. The drive up the valley is so quiet and unspoilt.
This is a shot of Sadgill where the car is parked at the bridge, from Great Howe
Tarn Crag, the next top, from Grey Crag.
A survey pillar on Tarn Crag built to help in the construction of Haweswater. Is that too small to be classified as a summit tarn? Yes, I suppose it's more of a summit pond!
What a view to enjoy whilst eating lunch. Haweswater from just below the summit of Branstree.
High Street and Blea Water from the same spot.
Artlecrag Pike. I love the rock strata.
Another survey pillar, this time between Branstree and Selside Pike.
Substantial wall shelter on Selside Pike.
Looking back to Tarn Crag from Branstree. You can just about make out the Survey Pillar.
The way back to the car via Gatesgarth Pass.
I could have done with a paddle it was that warm.
What a lovely walk back.
What a spectacular day. Happy Birthday to me!!!!
All photographs taken with either a Nikon D40X (10.2mp) or a Nikon Coolpix 4200 (4.2mp)
