Wednesday June 14th
Elterwater We decided to take the "low route" today and embark on a circuit from Elterwater around to Slater Bridge and back to Chapel Stile. We started by walking the half mile from The Piggery (our Airbnb) to Elterwater, a pleasant stroll, and then striking out into the hills above the village. As we came to the top of our first track, there appeared the welcome sight of an informal "trackside café" offering tea, coffee and homemade cakes. One of the party treated herself to a coffee, while the other chose a chunk of lovely lemon drizzle cake. After our minor pitstop and admiring the farm's fluffy chickens, we took the pleasant route down to Little Langdale. Fluffy chickens From Little Langdale we walked on to the wonderful Slater Bridge which was a wonder to behold. Slater Bridge The route then took us up to Stand End Farm and into the woods which eventually led to Colwith Force. It was a great spot to stop, have lunch, and admire the view of the waterfall- ...