Some R&R

No, not rock and roll, but some much needed rest and relaxation after a hectic 10 days. We arrived in the Lakes yesterday, having driven up from Sheffield in our wonderful new (well, secondhand actually!) Toyota Rav4 which is an absolute dream to drive.

I stumbled across Mirefoot Cottages not far from Burneside after an exhaustive but largely unsuccessful web search for self-catering accommodation that allows dogs and also has WiFi internet access. The cottages are in a stunning setting at the foot of Potter Fell. They are wonderfully peaceful and extremely well-equipped, including little details like tea bags, sugar, washing up liquid, washing powder etc that you would normallyhave to provide for yourself at other holiday lets. The best bit is that the fells are accessible straight from the door and the Kentmere Valley is just a short hop down the road. My plans for doing some good running while in the Peak District did not come to fruition so it was about time I stretched my legs. A run up towards Potter Tarn and Potter Fell.... then along to Gurnal Dubs.... with great views towards the snow-sprinkled Howgills in the distance ...and then a run down to and along Longsleddale ...provided the necessary 'fix', 14kms in total. It is just SO good to be back among the Lakeland Fells. If I didn't live in the Pyrenees, I would be quite content to live out my days in a quiet corner of the Lake District.