Wast Water

Saturday dawned bright and sunny, although definitely cool. We are learning that "Spring" in Cumbria means temperatures in the high 30's to mid-40's with rain possible at any minute. A sunny day was not to be wasted, and since we had to stay close to home this weekend, we decided to re-visit Muncaster Castle. We came across a sign that proclaimed that the Bluebells are lovely and in full bloom, and we decided to check them out. After a nice long walk past several fields of bluebells we came around to the castle, and the owls. We spent several hours at Muncaster walking and taking pictures. Saturday night we went to the local civic auditorium where we saw "The Wizard of Oz" performed by a local amateur theatre company.

Sunday morning after Church we decided to take a drive to Wast Water, England's deepest lake. Scafell Pike, one of the fell's near the lake, is England's highest peak at 3,210 feet. We were amazed at how close Wast Water is to our home in Whitehaven: about a half hour's drive. Hope you enjoy the photos!

Bluebells in bloom at Muncaster Castle. We walked past fields of these on our walk.

There is a World Owl Conservatory at Muncaster Castle. There are many owls from all over the world here. The aim, of course, is to rehabilitate the owls and return them to the wild. They are also undertaking breeding of certain owls as these owls are endangered in the wild.



















Sunday Pictures.....

Wast Water Lake and the fells beyond.

Another view of Wast Water Lake and the fells.

This inn is at the head of the lake, in the tiny community of Wasdale Head. The inn is where walkers and climbers gather to share their stories of adventure in the fells. Scott and I had a nice lunch here. That small paved surface that goes in between the stone walls is the road! It is about a car width and half wide. Luckily there are frequent wide spots so vehicles can manage to get by one another without bashing mirrors, or worse!