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Around Derwent Water

Around Derwent Water

After waking up on dads head I went out side. Breaky was already on the table yum. It was a big day we were going round the whole lake today, I better fill up.
poppy the westie breakfast al fresco
To get to the lake we have to go through the great forest.
view of keswick
I stopped at my normal spot for a drink.
poppy the westie having a drink from a stream
Finally we are on the water, we went the other way this time away from Keswick.
poppysocks on the shore of Derwent Water
We had to leave the water and go through some woods to get to the top of the lake.
pathfinder poppy the westie derwent water
I was getting thirsty and needed a drink
poppysocks has another drink
We went over the Chinese bridge and on to a wooden path that kept us out of the marches
poppy the westie on a board walk in keswick
Along the way there were giant hands in a forest glade, I went to investigate
poppy the westie in wooden hands
It was lunch time so we stopped for another picnic, I got ham and some muffinsees!
poppysocks waiting for treats at picnic
After lunch I went to explore some rocks
poppy the westie exploring rocks on derwent water
The path went away from the lake as we made our way back to Keswick
poppysocks puzzled by path
Nice Davies taxis took us back up the hill. 10 miles is a long walk for wee dog.
poppysocks lazing in Castlerigg Campsite
I decided to guard betsy just in case dad wanted to go for another walk. I’m shattered.
poppy the westie guarding betsy at keswick
Dinner was at the Dog and Gun in town. Goulash is great, Davies taxis picked us up after dinner to take us back up the mountain. last night of these adventures tomorrow we go home.
poppy the westie in the dog and gun keswick

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