Boardale and Ullswater

Today we made a long overdue return to a walk that was always a favourite of ours, but lack of time in recent years has meant that it has been far too long since we did this walk. Leaving the car in Patterdale, we walked through Rooking and up onto the path that leads up to Boardale Hause. The path then takes us down the long, perfectly glaciated valley of Boardale. From there we headed towards Sandwick, but before arriving there, we turned left along Ullswater and back to Patterdale. A fabulous round trip, with a great variety of views.

As the path rises towards Boardale Hause, the view back to Glenridding opens up.

The view ahead looks towards Brothers Water and Kirkstone Pass.

Good views towards Deepdale and Hart Crag.

The fantastic view down Boardale and out to Penrith in the distance. You can clearly see the shape of the glaciated valley.

The red deer in the bottom of the valley kept a close watch on us as we passed by about quarter of a mile away.

Not a very clear picture due to the distance and movement, but it was so good to see these two fawns playing.

A becalmed but peaceful Ullswater.

The sunshine came in small doses, but the pleasure was immeasurable.