Lake District

How much of our landscape are we?

July 12, 2015 By Ellen

We had a fabulous holiday in Holland and were inching our way aboard the ferry for the waterborne part of our homeward journey when it happened. The car in front of us – a shiny NL registered expensive one – was lurching and grumbling just above us on the steep ramp. Alarmingly rolling back towards […]

Wishes and Ashes… a guest post from a concerned hill walker

September 21, 2013 By Ellen

Beautiful and wild – Great Gable (pic by Alan Cleaver via Flickr) I spend a lot of time walking the fells in the Lake District enjoying the views, ridges and fell tops and am increasingly aware of the presence of cremation ashes on the summits. This has led me to consider this relatively modern practice […]

97/365 A walk around Hallin

April 7, 2013 By Ellen

Sometimes you’re just lucky. And we were this weekend with our walk. I couldn’t decide which picture I like best, so you’re getting them all. Much as the sunshine is wonderful and uplifting, I can’t help noticing how dry and parched the grass is and how few green shoots there are yet…

96/365 waiting for the Ullswater steamer

April 6, 2013 By Ellen

Another year, another gathering of the family of Charles Arnison for a walk. This time grandsons aged 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and a smattering of related grown ups (wife, ex wife, daughters, daughters in law). The sun shone as we got the steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown for a walk around Hallin. […]

3/365 Certificate of Merit

January 3, 2013 By Ellen

Still in the grip of the lurghy, it’s nice to remember (considerably) previous achievements. This was issued after an expedition organised by my late grandfather Eric Arnison. He wanted us to be the last people to the top of the highest mountain in Lancashire. The county boundaries changed very soon after our ascent. One of Boy […]