i took a lot of photos and idk how best to share them all so trying this but also it downloads the full zip. so more for myself ig (clicking images opens them full res without downloading though)
lake district
i did my first ever backpacking adventure (solo too!) in the lake district this summer it was super fun and im already planning where i'll go next
Day 1 I kayaked with my brother in Derwentwater and even swam a bit (open water phobia be damned) and then walked from there to Castelrigg Stone Circle and then to Threlkeld. I camped at Setmabanning Caravan Park (more info) which was very small and peaceful - I don't have much to say about the campsites as I pretty much just used them to sleep.
Day 2 Was from Threlkeld to Patterdale via Aira Force. I camped at Side Farm Camping Site (more info) which was right on Ullswater! It was really nice but also a lot busier. However! If you're genuinely hiking/biking/etc without a car they'll always let you stay even if the sign says they're full which was really nice!!
Day 3 Final day I walked over St Sunday Crag because I thought "haha the hsr guy!" without clocking that 840m is a mountain. So this was Hard work especially in 20+C weather with big heavy backpack. I ran out of water but there was enough fresh water for it to be ok!! I did however get incredibly sunburned :( Anyway, I walked to Grasmere where I was picked up and that ended the adventure!
I loved this so much but giving the obligatory do your research and stay safe :3 Don't forget suncream like I did and make sure water's safe before drinking (and bring purifier even if you don't think you'll need it)!! It was my first attempt though and other than those 2 mistakes, it all went really well!!!! I did do it solo (because no one wanted to stay in tents and walk all day when they could have a hot tub) but was close to family in case anything went horribly wrong o7
we also went to lowther castle
and hadrian's wall/roman fort
wallace lane farm had hot tubs and alpacas :D
