I love the days between Christmas and New Year. Not for the Christmas TV, piles of chocolate or Boxing Day sales. Instead it’s the call of the mountains. As in previous years I’d booked a short walking holiday with Country Adventures. This year the destination was Keswick in the Lake District.
Keswick YHA
Our base was Keswick YHA. At the welcome meeting on the first evening it was great to see familiar faces from previous trips and meet new ones. Joe, the leader, talked through the walk options and the format of the break.
Looks lovely, a great use of that time of year which is otherwise mostly spent in limbo!
We recently went to the peaks. it rained a lot. Didn’t stop our enjoyment but I’d definitely rather it didn’t rain.
beautiful scenery #farawayfiles
Christine, your walks always inspire me but the photos of the Lake District here are just fabulous, especially the ones you took on your first day. That light! We also love going for walks between Christmas and New Year although for us, it’s usually just an hour’s tramping through the fields before curling up on the sofa in front of the fire and the Christmas tree. Perhaps we should have a rethink? Thanks for sharing on #FarawayFiles
I always enjoy your posts Christine! Firstly because I’m a big walker myself and love the mountains and countryside, secondly because your photos are always so amazing! You capture the atmosphere so well. Joe sounds fabulous – if I lived near you I would definitely sign up for one of his tours. #farawayfiles
Hi Christine, what a lovely way to spend Twixmas! We did do some exploring in our local mini mountains during that time too, but the scenery was nothing like your views… I don’t mind walking in the rain (too much) once we’re out, but the wind has to be coming from behind for me to smile about it (not meant how it sounds!)… I love that you found a Rolo brownie (if anyone is going to it’s going be you).
xx