Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Wasdale

As we see the end of this area of Wasdale I get a scene of great contrast. The peaks and rock around here are known for their grey colour of slate and granite; indeed the Lake District town of Kendal is known as the Grey or Slate Town having been constructed with so much of this stone. There were some smoke from these chimneys and voices too and so, occupied I guess. And so ends another chapter in my Lake District series. I shall bring more, in some weeks time. Enjoy full screen.

Turning away from Wastwater now, we follow the valley bottom back to our car at Nether Wasdale. The sunshine on the craggy rocks of ‘Hausegreen Crag’ brings out the best of this rugged landscape. Spot the figure. - see PiP Enjoy full screen.

After showing you one of my latest views from this side of Wastwater yesterday, I thought I would also share this older monochrome version taken in June 2015. What a difference weather, lens and treatment makes here. I know we cannot but compare the two scenes; our preference is very personal indeed! Enjoy full screen

Returning to this series from our Lake District visit in 2020, we are again on the banks of the beautiful lake of Wastwater. A spot that I have visited at least twice before, but no less wonderful for it. I am at the place where most casual visitors come to and then return after a photo, picnic and possible dip, but as you can see from my photos here, it deserves far more attention than that. On the far side below the pyramid of Great Gables is the village of Wasdale Head – a place of pilgrimage as the hiking start point of England highest mountain: Scafell Pike at 978m. One day I might even investigate those routes too. :) Enjoy full screen.