Something for a wet day
I find it best to begin this walk from Low Wray, where there is parking for about five cars (keep quiet about this) This time it was on a damp day, with low cloud, when any thoughts of fell walking had to be put to one side, although there was the promise of some sunny intervals, the majority of the walk is beneath the trees. You know how it is in the Lakes, we don't have a climate, we just have weather.
It's an easy road walk to High Wray, (short of parking) Then follow the track up to the location known as; Base Camp. Beyond Base Camp there is a footpath (unmarked) which takes you up onto Latterbarrow, it's always worth a visit, just for the panoramic views.
We soon recover the track and follow the woodland route, signposted for Sawrey. You eventually come to Three Dubs Tarn, one large and two smaller, a good place to stop for a sandwich and a drink.
It's now more or less downhill to Far Sawrey, home to Beatrix Potter at Hill Top.
There's an Hotel and Bar, here if you should feel the need. It's mow a good steep hill down to Ferry House and the lake, though we head back to High Wray, along the track by the side of the lake. On this day, there was a strong wind in my face for the entire route, you will no doubt find it a lot easier. The track is recently converted, to form a cycle route, part of an ambitious long distance cycle way. Although we saw few riders, the surface is much improved to benefit walkers as well.
At the end of the journey, it's easy to turn up to Low Wray and recover the car, but we decided to visit the castle, for an ice cream, as the place is now open to the public and the grounds have free access. There is also a terrific, not to be missed view of The Langdale Pikes, Dunmail and The Fairfield Horseshoe. Perhaps the castle was built in this location with the wonderful view in mind?
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