Countrystride

#161: Donald Campbell – Speed king of Coniston ...in which we return to the golden age of speed records in the company of Dr Keith Mitchell, who was a teen when Bluebird K7 made its tragic final record attempt on Coniston in January 1967, he has researched all things Campbell.

Recorded episode #162 today well in advance of release. We clambered up Cat Gill onto Walla Crag.

Blue skies in the #LakeDistrict for the second day running! Climbed up the Ullock Pike ridge to The Watches with Keswick Rambling Club today, then rambled across muddy fields to St Bega's church

#160: Vicars of the fells ...in which we pull up a pew at St Oswald’s Church, Grasmere, for a wide-ranging chat about faith in the hills, fell-running and the day-to-day life of the rural vicar. Illustrated the romantically sited St Bega's on the shores of Bassenthwaite lake.

Blea Tarn.

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@Sunnysidegh @LakesCumbria @VisitKeswick Golden lighting for a gold star room.

A few quick pics of our newly decorated Standard Single Room, we hope you like it Room 3

@sue_wilkinson @NicholEndMarine Inspiration for Dave's Lejog.

Week 3 post-knee-replacement surgery - I've exchanged crutches for walking poles & walked a little over 8 miles. Also managing forward rotations on the static bike. Really pleased! Pics are from @NicholEndMarine, looking (L) to Clough Head & (R) the Skiddaw range #nhs1000miles

#159: Blackwell – Arts & Crafts in Lakeland ...in which we head south over a snowy Dunmail Raise to immerse ourselves in the world of Arts and Crafts at Blackwell. In the company of Niall Hodson, Keeper of Collections at Lakeland Arts.

@Northlakesuk We've opted to have a hot water bottle like a cat. If it leaks well we simply get an new one, the perfect pet.

Pet insurance has to be one of the biggest rip offs going renewal price £945:00 a year !

@SarahWoods66 Black ford through the doors to the wood.

A little drive along one of my many favourite little roads - the B4418 from Rhyd Ddu to Drws y Coed.

@sue_wilkinson Wishing you a speedy recovery.

8 more hiking miles for #nhs1000miles this week (YTD 16) + a new left knee yesterday! Might be fewer miles over the next few weeks …

Latest recording due to be released later in the month features the fabulous Blackwell House, an Arts & Crafts classic close to Bowness-on-Windermere. The internal form and furnishings quite remarkable.

@MaureenPlatts and Crinkle Crags of course.

On the mountain road

@MaureenPlatts Tarn Hows left, Black Fell right, Cumbria Way underfoot. Pike o'Blisco and Bowfell tantalisingly ahead.

@Tweed_Barnesy Goodison to see you both

Our third new stadium in a week - must be some kind of record!! #hilldickinson #safc #toffees

Positively Brilliant ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

@tutty352 @Soapy_Wit_Tank @tismenic70 @LordOrk @ceadela @CharlesBewley2 @RuthRendell1 @LansdellMum @Yeti98_ It will indeed be a goodie.

@Countrystride1 @Soapy_Wit_Tank @tismenic70 @LordOrk @ceadela @CharlesBewley2 @RuthRendell1 @LansdellMum @Yeti98_ Looking forward to that. Glad you had a good day.

A handmade wooden snecklifter from the lovely Wythburn church. #SnecklifterTuesday @Soapy_Wit_Tank @tismenic70 @LordOrk

@tutty352 @Soapy_Wit_Tank @tismenic70 @LordOrk @ceadela @CharlesBewley2 @RuthRendell1 @LansdellMum @Yeti98_ Snow south of Dunmail Raise but nothing to hamper our recording. Niall Hodson our eloquent guide. This superb episode will go live later in the month.

@Countrystride1 @Soapy_Wit_Tank @tismenic70 @LordOrk @ceadela @CharlesBewley2 @RuthRendell1 @LansdellMum @Yeti98_ That will be great. Such a beautiful house. Hope the weather doesn’t cause any issues.