Walking locally

Due to the Coronavirus all our walking is necessarily of a very local nature at the moment, at least until the lockdown is relaxed, who knows when. However, being lucky enough to live in Coniston, that's no real hardship with lots of great walking right on our doorstep. The weather has been kind this last week and spring is advancing fast. Here are some images from the last week

The lambing season has just begun here. 

Beautiful calm days by the lake at Coniston Sailing Club

The huge Elizabethan chimneys at Coniston Hall.

A slight haze across the lake in the early morning

Back along the former railway line. The Coniston branch line belonged to the Furness Railway Company and closed to passengers in 1959.

Primroses in bloom.

A variation in colour for this Primrose.

Home Fell from Low Yewdale.

Yewdale Beck at Low Yewdale.

The Gondola, a late start to this season. Waiting for the tourists to be allowed back.

Empty seats beside the lake.

Cafes closed. Bluebird Cafe

An Erythronium or Dog's Tooth Violet growing beside Church Beck. Not a native wildflower, it must be an escapee from a garden.

School closed and a village in lockdown.