In March, the Mrs and I went to the Lake District for a week-long break, staying in cottage in Bassenthwaite just outside of Keswick. It was a much quieter visit than some of our previous due to the extended snap of cold weather and with it being in the school term.  Unfortunately, the weather at times was just too much and it either prevented me from getting my camera out of my rucksack or it forced us to cut our walks short and head back to shelter.

Amongst our plans was a trek to the Skiddaw summit and another to Helvellyn, but on each occasion the weather stopped us short.  Fortunately, we did have one day that was clear enough for us to talk up Catbells.  The views from up there are amongst my favourite in the Lakes and this visit made it even more so.

I’m looking forward to going back!

Snowy Catbells from William Lee on Vimeo.