After our last walk, we returned to Staveley today to find one of the tarns above the village.
It was a fine, warm day and the walk had a bit more of a climb than we expected so by the time we arrived at Potter Tarn we were ready for a bit of a rest. We didn't stop long, however, as it was very windy.
We enjoyed the ancient place names from long lost languages which reminded us how long people have been settled in the area: Hundhowe, Spring Hag, Beckmickle Ing, Hagg Foot, Piked Howe...
Getting through the farm yard at Frost Hole took a bit longer than normal, thanks to the sheep dogs, cockerels and large, white geese. We looked for an alternative way to cross the stream but drew a blank. So we girded our loins and went through the gate - to be greeted by the farmer who helpfully showed us the path up to the tarn.
It was a fine, warm day and the walk had a bit more of a climb than we expected so by the time we arrived at Potter Tarn we were ready for a bit of a rest. We didn't stop long, however, as it was very windy.
We enjoyed the ancient place names from long lost languages which reminded us how long people have been settled in the area: Hundhowe, Spring Hag, Beckmickle Ing, Hagg Foot, Piked Howe...
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| Descending towards Frost Hole |
Getting through the farm yard at Frost Hole took a bit longer than normal, thanks to the sheep dogs, cockerels and large, white geese. We looked for an alternative way to cross the stream but drew a blank. So we girded our loins and went through the gate - to be greeted by the farmer who helpfully showed us the path up to the tarn. | |
| Potter Tarn on a bright, blustery day |
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| The outflow from Potter Tarn is a series of lovely waterfalls |
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| Outflow from Ghyll Pool |
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| We saw plenty of wildlife... |
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| ... and the primulas were everywhere |
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| Ancient barn at Hund Howe farm |