Wainwright04 – Exposing The World

Exposing The World

UK: Wainwright Day 4 – Grasmere to Glenridding

Our Steepest Day

Today’s hike segment is only 8.5 miles long, because it will be the steepest, taking us into the heart of the Lake District.

Helm Crag

We’re looking at another rainy day as we prepare to leave Grasmere.

Following the Tongue up to Seat Sandal

Trail building is a laborious process here. Every single 1-tonne bag of stone has to be delivered by helicopter.

More stones coming up

Grisedale Tarn

Grisedale Beck exiting the tarn

The Parting Stoine, where WIllian Wordsworth said goodbye to his brother John, who was about to put to sea. John never returned.

Shepherds use this small stone enclosure for 'tupping' or mating, sheep

In Cumbria, outside dining weather means "Not actually raining at the moment."

Grisedale Beck as it flows through town

A look ahead at Patterdale

Patterdale is the next town over, from where we will be leaving tomorrow morning.

The Old Police House in Patterdale is now a B&B

St. Patrick's Church was built in 1853