UK: Wainwright Day 2 – Ennerdale to Borrowdale
Into the Lake District
Ice Age glaciation created sharp peaks, U-shaped valleys and glacial lakes in this region that is unique in Britain.. The hills here are called ‘fells’, from the Old Norse.
Beside Ennerdale Water
As we leave Ennerdale, we pass the Shepherds Arms pub, where we had eaten last night.Immediately after, we pass by our first lake of the Lake District.
Black Sail Hut
This untended youth hostel at the head of the valley beyond Ennerdale Water is open to all hikers for shelter and food – and keep maintained – on the honor system. We pause to make tea there.
Into Honister Valley
From Blacksail Hut we climb a rocky pass where numerous streams are gushing down the slope from springs, eroding deep channels. On the other side, we pass through an old state quarry (Below) that has been revived as a boutique operation.
