Sawrey - Cumbria 11th-14th May 1998

Four days walking around the hills and lakes around Sawrey in Cumbria.

	My base was the Sawrey Hotel in Sawrey (where else), a great little Inn providing a massive five course evening meal and massive breakfasts at very reasonable room rates - highly recommended if you ever need a break in the area. Sawrey is on the west shore of Windemere, and probably most famous for Hill Top - the home of Beatrix Potter, although I still haven't been in there - it was closed on the Thursday when I went to look round ( so check for openeing times if you intend to drop in there).
Walking is one of life's finest pleasures, and the Lake District is probably one of the best places to indulge in the habit. For a change the weather during my short break was excellent, and armed with hearty packed lunches from the Sawrey Hotel I enjoyed a few easy, but breathtaking, walks around Red Screes (above Ambleside), The Langdale Pikes (above New Dungeon Gill), and around the villages of Hawkshead and Ambleside.
	Bridge House in Ambleside is probably the most photographed place there (so it's here too), but there's plenty more to do and see there - great pubs, plenty of local walks, and much shopping - a visit to Ambleside wouldn't be complete without visiting Gaynor Sports, and buying vast quantities of chocolate!