North Pennines and North Western Lake District

Megan and I are just back from another hill walking holiday. This time we camped, first near Barnard Castle where we did walks around High Force and up Cross Fell (the latter in bad weather) then in the Lake District. We saw uncle Colin in Bishop Auckland for the first time in many years, and watched an outdoor production of Shakspeare's The Tempest. From there we moved over to Buttermere to a campsite by two pubs, probably the most beautiful valley in the Lakes and with beer and food on hand in-between walking the hills, what could be better?

Here are some pics and vids of this holiday - click to enlarge / view.

Megan taking in the view from the summit of the superb Glaramara - Prince of Peaks.

Buttermere with Fleetwith Pike at its head. This is probably the most beautiful valley in the Lake District.

Video of the Buttermere panorama from Red Pike: