More snow

A further few inches fell at Brackenrigg - it's gone now, but these were the scenes first thing in the morning a few days ago...

The December snows created just beautiful vistas. These pics were taken from atop the small fell opposite Brackenrigg. It is called 'High Rigg', is really accessible and provides a real sense of space and panoramic views.

Here's Tewet's Tarn, and the view up towards Great Calva, between Lonscale Fell (the Eastern flank of Skiddaw) and Blease Fell (the Western flank of Blencathra)

This one is Skiddaw, from the same spot.
...and Blencathra
Clough Head had lost the sun, which was still shining on these sheep on High Rigg

Autumn behind Brackenrigg

A November morning, the sun breaks over Helvellyn....

....so we nipped up the back to take some piccies! This is the view over Brackenrigg to High Rigg.
....and Tig, posing on "Three Stones", a magical spot with great views of Skiddaw and Blencathra.

Blencanthra looking at its most beautiful!

This is Snipeshow Tarn, just above Brackenrigg. Skiddaw is in the distance.

November

November comes And November goes,

With the last red berries And the first white snows.

With night coming early, And dawn coming late,

And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate.

The fires burn And the kettles sing,

And earth sinks to rest Until next spring.

- Elizabeth Coatsworth -

We took Tig down to Derwentwater yesterday...a perfect Lakeland October day. The sun was warm, the air was crisp... Tig happily played in the waves.

Walking isn't the only way to take a look around the area....!

Early morning deer at Brackenrigg. Not the best photos, but lovely to see them

Squirrel in the veg garden

Brackenrigg on an April morn

Brackenrigg Woods

Our woodland is home to deer, badgers, red squirrels and over 40 species of birds.

And we've created a network of paths, and a picnic area, for our guests to enjoy.

Here's a few recent pics...

It's been glorious outside, so spent most of the days gardening and walking...but come the evenings I have been felt making; here are some of the latest, hope you like....

Paragliding

I have always wanted to have a go at paragliding, but I am very scared of heights; despite having been a rock climber...but when you turn 50, what other excuse do you need for doing something you've always wanted in your past...but not your future!

Hmmm!

Fantastic experience, wildly exciting! We went from Bleaze Fell on Blencathra, and soared the skies, landing on the football pitch the other side of the A66 at Threlkeld. Do it again? You bet!

Big thanks to Jockey Sanderson for taking me tandem....

40 friends spend the evening on Catbells

40 friends took cake and champagne up Catbells on the evening of 28th March to celebrate Judy's last day of her 40's......

Gorgeous evening, we had sunlight until 8.30pm - plenty of time for the walk, friends and family. Yummy lemon cake went well with the champagne.

Spring at last

Ahhh, Spring has arrived. Black Herdwick Lambs gambolling in the fields, new leaf budding, gorgeous hot sunshine........daffodils!