I live in the beautiful county of Cheshire.
Cheshire has a fairly flat landscape.... ideal for long country rambles along a miriad of public footpaths...
...with just the odd outcrop... ideal for a medieval castle.
This is the view from Beeston Castle... flat dairy farmland.
It is the home of Cheshire Cheese after all.
I have had another passion over the years... Hillwalking.
I live quite close to the hills of North Wales but it is amongst the mountains of the Lake District I enjoy myself the most... over 200 tops of note with wonderful views if you catch the right weather.
The Langdale Pikes.
Bowfell
The landscape is varied with lovely meadows in the valleys.
Steep climbs with lot's of ups and downs... I am planning a trip for early spring to visit a couple of remote tarns (a small mountain lake ) I haven't seen before.
One is about 2000ft above sea level but I the total ascent is over 4000ft taking in the contours of the landscape. I need to get myself fit though... it's been a couple of years since I climbed any thing of note.
I have spent the last couple of visits discovering the highlights of the valleys and wonderful views that can be found without the lung bursting effort of steep uphill climbs.
Surprise View is one... looking over Derwentwater towards Keswick.
oh my. these hill views are gorgeous! i'd have to vote for them. we definitely don't have those in my immediate vicinity...
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous scenery and photos, Andrew! I love the view from the castle. Thanks for sharing, happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful countryside. That climb does look like one that would let the wind out of your sails. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
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Lovely scenery Andrew! Love the last photo, makes me want to be there!
ReplyDeleteNow, if you want flat scenery, you can`t get more flat than where I live in the Fens of East Anglia!
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Wow, gorgeous shots and scenery!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
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super photos; absolutely beautiful scenery. The big picture is so interesting; I become so focussed on trying for the up close shot, I tend to forget working on these. Your trek sounds like a great plan ahead.
ReplyDeleteHey Andrew, very nice images! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe view from Beeston Castle is very English and beautiful. The countryside is amazingly green and inviting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views up and down -- this post just makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteI can say for sure that the hill walking would undoubtedly do me in after living in Florida for a while -- it's very flat here!)
What a wonderful post and superb captures for the day, Andrew! What absolutely beautiful places and skies! I would love to be able to visit here! The views you've shared with us are breathtaking! Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend!
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Hi Andrew...Gorgeous area..that last one is beautiful.."maybe someday"lol
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Gorgeous countryside Andrew! You are so very lucky to have public footpaths to walk along and take in the breathtaking beauty! Good luck with your climbs.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, NO wonder you love it so much...4,000 ft elevation change is quite a climb for sure. I hope to get back to my waterfall hikes when the weather is more reliable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views and Photos Andrew!!
The landscape pictures are beautiful,so peaceful & remote countrysides,am looking forward to seeing the smaller lakes you are going to visit,phyllis
ReplyDeleteVery scenic.
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Beautiful landscapes, very scenic.
ReplyDeleteLovely sky shots and countryside. I really like your bird header too!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic country, Andrew! Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Reminds me of our trip a couple years back to the Brecon Beacons. It was so amazing to stroll up a lane, walk up a gentle hill, then see every direction for miles.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, especially the last one.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful and complement each other perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLovely set of photos.
Such amazing shots of this magical countryside. It's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTerrific views. Well captured, enjoyed seeing them.
ReplyDeleteGot to be Cumbria, not enough hills of note in Cheshire. One of the reasons I now live in Galloway has to be the hills.
ReplyDeleteAll great pictures though.
This so beautiful series! Love the view! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend:)
Such amazing views from Beeston Castle. Its easy to see why you enjoy going there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful photos.
Grand images. Derwentwater is wonderful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful vistas, all of these and I love the stone wall
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscapes! I sure miss the hills and mountains of New Mexico. Here in South Florida almost everything is less than 8 feet above sea level.
ReplyDeleteI love scenery in both, Cheshire and Lake District! Superb views and superb photos!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of the best parts of this country. Just wish I had the stamina these days to climb those hills.
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome views! And your photos are just gorgeous! Lucky you are!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous views! I especially like the Langdale Pikes shot.
ReplyDeleteVery nice overthere.....good pictures again.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
We need a good workout on a journey so challenging.
ReplyDeleteCertainly, the landscape will repay the effort to achieve the goal.
Beautiful images!
A smile ..
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The hillwalking looks like great fun. Wonderful photos and post.
ReplyDeleteLovely views. They are so wonderful!!! I love the last picture.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! The countryside in the UK is so stunning. I am rather jealous!!
ReplyDeleteWow,wow! Beautiful views and boy oh boy climbing those hills. I'm gonna get that good someday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Love the 2nd photo best!!
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