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The Lake District – Castlerigg Stone Circle

09 Tuesday Oct 2012

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As we were leaving Keswick in the Lake District, we made a brief stop at the Castlerigg stone circle.  It was constructed as a part of a megalithic tradition from between 3,300 to 900 BCE.  There are approximately 40 stones, but the number of stones keeps changing due to erosion.

Both Mr. Selfish and I have been to Stonehenge, but we found Castlerigg to be much more beautiful since it is surrounded by mountains.  You can walk right up to the stones, and when we were there, it was nearly empty.  Plus, it’s absolutely free!

At first, storms were threatening, but then, the sun came out.  Castlerigg was certainly well-placed.

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The Lake District – Stroll Around Lake Derwent in Keswick

08 Monday Oct 2012

Posted by mrsselfish in Europe, Lake District, United Kingdom

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On our final day in Keswick, we decided to take a stroll around Lake Derwent.  It is an 8-mile walk but there are launches (aka ferries) along the way that can take you back to the beginning if you get tired.  So, I figured that we could make it.

Unfortunately, it was a dreary and rainy day.  The views were nice but I imagine that a sunny day would have been ideal.  We started at the Theatre on the Lake in Keswick and immediately arrived at Friar’s Crag.

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The Lake District – The Catbells in Keswick

07 Sunday Oct 2012

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After staying in Windermere for one night, Mr. Selfish and I went to Keswick, which is deep within the Lake District.

We decided to climb the Catbells, which is a 1,480 feet tall fell.  From the top, you can get a wonderful view of Derwent Lake.  It is a rather steep and sometimes slippery climb, but definitely worth hiking.

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