on the steep path through the trees from Thornthwaite to Barf

higher up the trees have been felled giving views down to the head of Bassenthwaite Lake

zooming in on the Bishop of Barf and the old Swan Inn

Derwentwater from near the top of Barf

looking north along Bass Lake to Binsey from Barf summit

Skiddaw in cloud and Bass Lake from the top of Barf

Barf with Skiddaw behind from the remarkably dry path up Lord's Seat

a hazy view of Lorton Vale from the top of Lord's Seat

Lord's Seat summit with Skiddaw in cloud behind

Causey Pike, Grisedale Pike and our descent track from the top of Lord's Seat

Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head with Whinlatter Fell in front from Lord's Seat

orchid in Whinlatter Forest

a hazy view of Keswick and Derwentwater with the Helvellyn ridge beyond from the forest

Belgian Ardennes horses are being used for logging operations in the forest