The Lake District in October

Last month I drove up to the Lake District to get away from it all for a few days. I usually go to Wales or the Peak District with a friend, but he was busy and although both have fantastic scenic mountains, I fancied a change of scenery so I braved the M6 to Cumbria.

I stayed at the National Trust campsite in Grasmere this time, so I didn't have to chance my luck on the Wrynose and Hardknott passes which must easily be among  the scariest roads in the country. On arrival I soon found there was a race on as the place was full of overly-fit people- and it was very, very wet. Luckily I missed the flooding which happened a few weeks later and caused many of the race contestants to shelter in disused mines! I took the bad weather as a sign to find the nearest pub and sample the local delicacies.

Next day was bright and dry, so I visited Windermere, Keswick and Ambleside and managed to shoot some images. As I had a fair bit of camera gear I was on the lookout for any weddings that might have needed a photographer, as on a previous trip I passed one but didn't have my kit!

At Windermere I bumped into a very exciteable Liverpudlian photographer, who took my photo as he'd never seen a D3 before!

Here's a small selection of images from the few days I was there:

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