From Helvellyn we head downhill, northwards to hit the old railway line that ran from Penrith to Keswick and the Cumbrian coast. Much of it is now a public footpath, seen between Threlkeld and Keswick. Here it crosses the River Greta a couple of times..
There's a short tunnel on the approach to Keswick.
The old station building at Keswick-upon-Derwentwater is still in good condition, put to another use.
This is the same place in 1919.
Now for a distant view of St John's church, Keswick.
Here's an old postcard of Keswick town centre.
There are plenty of pubs in Keswick. The Kings Arms does good beer and is a hotel.
The Dog & Gun is a decenr boozer, despite now being owned by Greene King.
The Lake Road Inn, shown here as a Jennings' pub, has since fallen into Robinson's hand.
As you would expect, Lake Road leads down to the lake - Derwentwater in this case.
The steam powered boat arrives for our tour.
We are overlooked by the mountains.
High Brandelow on the shores of Derwentwater.
On the opposite side, just inland, is Ashness Bridge. Here's an old postcard view.
And this is the real thing.
Climbing up into the hills and looking back on Keswick and its suburbs.
Next stop, the village of Braithwaite. Here, there's a Jennings' pub, the Royal Oak.
To the west is Loweswater. This photo is a restored commercial slide that was badly faded.
Onwards now to Grange-in-Borrowdale. An old postcard view.
Borrowdale is, I'm told, the wettest place in England.
Ever onwards, to another lake - Grasmere. These photos are restored commercial slides that were badly faded.
Into Grasmere village, with its church, seen in the mid 1950s.
The poet Wordsworth lived in Dove Cottage for eight years.
Two hosteries for us in Grasmere. Tweedies and the Red Lion both sell decent beer and have accommodation.
After a rest, we'll be off into the South Lakes in the next post. Don't forget, you can follow progress here.
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