Tom and I headed to Carlisle to pick up Peter at Aglionby and then go on a walk through the Gelt woods. After two days of heavy rain the Gelt was running quite high and in places it was a little tricky underfoot, but its a lovely walk and the Gelt is a spectacular river.
There are several waterfalls on the route through the woods
What makes the Gelt so interesting is that it flows over rock rather than gravel. At the side of the river there is an area where the stone was quarried that they say was used in building Hadrians Wall.
This is the most spectacular section and probably yesterday would have been inaccessible.
Once we left the Gelt woods we crossed the Carlisle to Newcastle railway line and then headed to Castle Carrock via quiet roads and country lanes.
St. Peter's Church in Castle Carrock is very small but very attractive
The stained glass windows are very nice and Peter is enjoying looking at a Church with the same name as him.
A side view of St Peter's Church
Our route to Castle Carrock was along country lanes with many Hawthorn berries displayed so the birds should be ok this winter.
More Hawthorns and a field of Maze but its used for fodder rather than Corn.
The Duke of Cumberland Pub where we enjoyed a lovely lunch.
We again crossed the Carlisle to Newcastle railway line and this time just in time to catch a train
This was an old barn but covered in an Ivy
Near the end of our 8 mile walk and the weather has been glorious and a lovely Rowan Tree in the background.
A Sand Quarry near Low Gelt at the end of our walk
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An excellent walk.
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