Another beautiful sunny day
Thank goodness we live near water. Grasmere is a great spot to swim but if you don't fancy getting in the car, you can dunk in the river...


Drive in Kite Display this weekend
A friend told me about this - sounds fun. Cumbria Crack are putting on a World class kite display on Sat 15 - Sun 16 Aug 11am - 5pm. ...


Out on my bike just before the gated road
A great swoosh before heading back to Ings Some great bike rides nearby - check out details on our website: Biking from the door


Great views even when it's raining!
Who can resist a More's Bakery Chocolate Muddy - perfect for a rainy day with some great coffee. There's lots open in Staveley - our...


When it gets too hot!
Bruce enjoying a dunk in an old tin bath at Kentmere Farm Pods. I'm heading out to swim myself. Wallowing in the River Kent is...


Relaxing in the shade
Great backrest if you need a nap. Out and about in the Kentmere Valley


Turn right at the red doors for the pods
Out with the limewash - following traditional Lakeland farming practice of painting around barn doors so you can see the entrance on a...


Picnics and paddling at Ullswater
Forgot the life-jackets so paddled and swam in the shallows


Hedgerows of colour at Kentmere Farm Pods
Bluebells, wild poppies and Forget Me Nots - all thriving in the sunshine


Perfect day for a swim
Join the crowds first thing at Grasmere! Bliss

