Ullswater

I  enjoy visiting  the Ullswater valley.  It’s relatively close to home and  has an impressive backdrop of some of the most stunning Northern fells; Helvellyn, Fairfield, Dollywaggon Pike, Red Screes and Caudale Moor.  Away from the fleshpot that is Glenridding, it has a sense of remoteness that belies its proximity to the M6. Ullswater itself is a sinuous, ribbon lake, and with woodlined shores to the east, it is one of my favourite of all the larger, Lake District waters.  On Sunday, I was able to admire it from Place Fell summit  and it was still as beautiful as ever