Day 1 St Bees to Ennerdale


What a beautiful day! We set off from St Bees, initially retracing our steps from yesterday. The birds were singing beautifully! Wrens, robins, chiff chaffs and many others.


These two were very friendly




Climbing up through Black How Wood

Looking back towards the coast and the Isle of Man with the clouds over it.

Panorama from the top of Dent - stunning views

Made it to the top!!

After a LONG steep descent off The Dent, we found a lovely, sheltered spot for our picnic lunch by the Nannycatch Beck!!

….recharged, we continued on down to a warm welcome and revitalising pint at The Fox and Hounds at Ennerdale Bridge.


Arrived!!

 


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