The Lake District

Well, we are in the Lake District now, the land of lakes, peaks, hiking, Beatrix Potter, and sheep, sheep and more sheep. Yesterday, we visited Castlerigg Stone Circle, not as famous as Stonehenge, but over 4500 years old. And just as important to the people of the time, as a ceremonial site. As great as the stones were, the sheep grazing around it were the best part, I think. Although, you had to be careful where you walked! Here's a picture.



Then we did a bit of walking near Bassenthwaite Lake. Here's that.



We've seen sheep everywhere and could easily take pictures of nothing but sheep. Here's a typical farm house. Stones are everywhere, as well as sheep. Stonewalls, incredibly close to the road. Stone houses, barns, circles, etc. etc.



And of course, the sheep. Here's a few Cheviot lambs looking into our back garden at the cottage we are staying at.



And another Cheviot lamb.


We kept thinking these guys were Scottish Blackface, but they are Swaledales. Here's a lamb.


And a ram.



We are still looking for the elusive Herdwick. A breed found almost exclusively in the Lake District. Not like anything we have in the US, they are black with white faces. Seen a few at a distance, but no pictures yet. But stay tuned, hopefully we'll find one!