Day breaks over Ullswater. As there wasn't any wind down by the lake - perfect reflections - the clouds above were a different matter...
A short distance down Patterdale on the road from Glenridding (used by many as the starting point for walks up Helvellyn via Grisedale or Glenridding) is the much lesser walked Deepdale. The above picture shows some of the snowdrifts as the clouds increase before 7 AM.
Further up the valley - the mountain of Fairfield comes into view although part hidden behind 'The Step' (the central bit). Deepdale Beck was at times covered with snow which made for some interesting steps while walking alongside it - the actual foot path is no where near it most of the time.
The mountain tops begin to disappear as a band of snow hits before spreading...
Heading back with a 'glimmer' of brightness...
Moving to Seathwaite, one of the valleys at the head of Borrowdale, the sun was out, the local sheep lying down to keep out of the cold wind...
Before heading up the valley, a quick detour to one of the many small waterfalls in this valley although the water level was lower than I would have thought. As is normal, many more walkers in this area...
Part way up Rannerdale Knotts provides a wonderful view of Crummock Water. Buttermere is hidden behind the trees (from this level) with Fleetwith Pike, Grey Knotts, Haystacks providing the far distant backdrop. This picture was taken just before the sun bathed the whole view in a wonderful late afternoon light.
