Day 3 - Rosthwaite to Grasmere




 When the forecast says 95% chance of double raindrops....it means it!!!!

Distance today 8.8 miles
Total distance so far 43.7 miles

Leaving Rosthwaite


The day had started promisingly with great views towards Scafell though the clouds were already menacing and the wind was gusting.




Looking towards Greenup Edge which we have to cross later today!




 Within a few kilometres and by the time we started the steep ascent to Lining Crag the rain had started with a vengeance.

Nearly there!

Keep going!

Made it to the top! Shame the view isn’t so great

Beyond Greenup Edge, we started the long and occasionally boggy descent to Grasmere. The route is easier to follow where the rock screes are visible but in heavy rain, these quickly become streams. 

Looking back up the valley

Nearly in Grasmere!! Hurrah!

The heavy rain continued to fall and by the time we arrived at our accommodation, we were wet through. With the radiators turned to full blast, our clothing was festooned across the room.

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