Latrigg Walk, Keswick

Rob, Brock and I had an enjoyable walk around Latrigg, near Keswick today.

The weather was perfect - warm, still, dry and sunny with some dramatic clouds about.

We passed some models and a photographer taking photographs on a photo shoot, no doubt for some outdoor gear company.

We drive up to the car park near the summit and take a circular walk of about 1.5 miles. There is an easy path to follow, with a few hilly parts to climb, and the views are amazing.

Afterwards, we had lunch in the Chalet Tearoom at Portinscale (dog friendly). There was a market on in Keswick town centre, and we always like to have a browse in the Oxfam and pet food store. I bought some beads, embroidery threads and vintage pinking shears in the former. Booths supermarket was our final port of call, for some top-up groceries. I still haven't got used to the new layout!

More Autumn Colour - Eaglesfield and Latrigg, Keswick Walks

Here are some photos Rob took on our walk at Eaglesfield today.

And from the day before up Latrigg in the Lake District, near (and looking down over) Keswick. A cold day with some snow still on the mountain tops.

We were glad to get back to the car and off to Abraham's Cafe for lunch!

Views From Latrigg, Near Keswick

Rob, Brock and I had a pleasant walk on Latrigg, a fell near Keswick in the Lake District, yesterday. You can walk from the town centre: see this walk for an example; or park near the summit and do a less steep, circular walk from there. The parking area is extremely busy and the access road is in an appalling state of repair and very steep - so be warned!

I think that this is one of the easiest walks with the best return in lovely views! For that reason, it is very popular, so there are always lots of people about.