September 2017 – The Adventures of Clan Sutherland

September 17, 2017

A Weekend of Adventure

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Light shining through the early autumn leaves in Wallowbarrow Woods, Seathwaite, Cumbria.

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I can’t find anything about this bridge online, so I am assuming that it is a recent (relatively speaking) construction. It is very scenic though and follows the traditional lines and style of a Lakes packhorse bridge.

Wallobarrow in the Duddon Valley

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Frith Hall, high above the Duddon Valley.

Heading back down from Frith Hall to the Duddon Valley

The old fireplace in Frith Hall, Cumbria

Lachlan was drawing the “castle” whilst Hamish was just… well… being Hamish really!

Roki at the top of the hill

Frith Hall above the Duddon Valley – it has been a whole load of things over it’s history from a hunting lodge for the aritocracy to a coaching inn and even a smuggling den! Now it is populated by cows, yet still remains a

This must be a good scratching rock! The cow was looking very pleased with itself.

Looking into the Duddon Valley from the track to Frith Hall in Ulpha Park.

Hamish climbing up the trail to Frith Hall in the Duddon Valley

Climbing up the steep track to Frith Hall

Lachlan was looking for something… sheep probably!

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Bleabeck Bridge on the side of the Duddon Valley was built in or before the 18th Century to carry the coach road that ran along the valley side. It is a really pretty old bridge, and one that I need to spend more time photographing!

Off on an adventure! Hamish and Roki out in the lead!

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Lachlan setting off on the adventure to Frith Hall

I just liked this view, but I would like to go back and spend a bit more time exploring the composition.

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Looking up the Duddon Valley from Frith Hall

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September 10, 2017

Mini Adventures Only!

This weekend was all about mini-adventures, spending family time together and generally chilling out. The weather was bad, my van has been playing up (and is being swapped out) and – to be honest – we were absolutely shattered after a hectic couple of weeks (with another one to get through before any chance of downtime!)

A day out with the whole clan at Holker Hall today for the Chilli Festival (or mostly the playground, icecream and hotdogs!)

Dakota sneaked in for a stealth cuddle with her Grandad before we had to set off back to Glasgow.

Roki at 4 months old (and a couple of days). He was weighed in on 3 days ago at 14.5kg at the vets so he is looking like he will be pretty big for a border collie!
He is soft as anything though 😉