StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Ullswater

Three of the five Ullswater Steamers are berthed here today ... MV Lady Wakefield [the nearer] behind her is MY Raven and MV Dorothy is tucked into the inner berth and out of sight in this view. The other two - MY "Lady of the Lake" is probably at Pooley Bridge on her last cruise of the day, and the MV "Western Belle" is on the slipway for her winter overhaul.

Bella, with her head over the side, wake-watching. She has overcome much of her nervousness, and is now intent on what she can see ...

The main saloon on MV Raven, does double duty as the bar/shop/cafe ...

A "Certificate of Thanks" from the RNLI to Ullswater Steamers for assistance with fund-raising, displayed in the main cabin - aka the bar / shop / inside seating ... As a supporter & fundraiser myself; I'll add my appreciation for their efforts, Well Done !

The other "steamer" plying around Ullswater today is the MY "Lady of the Lake" - built in 1877. We'll see her several times during our circular cruise !

A tiny island in Ullswater ... Will check further, as I think this may be Cherry Holm

First image taken of Bella on MV Raven {about 8 minutes after leaving Glenridding Pier} and just after a first walk around the deck. She is still a bit nervous - but also very curious - about what's going on ...

Approaching "FellBites" - our chosen venue for lunch - this patch of spring flowers was making a brave show ...

MV "Lady Dorothy" is the smallest, and youngest, of the Ullswater Steamers' fleet - and has a 63 passenger capacity. Originally a passenger ferry from the Channel Islands, she came by road from Poole in 2001, in the midst of the tragic Foot & Mouth Disaster. Her entry into service allowed an extended winter schedule for the first time - she's a good seaboat when winter weather makes for less than ideal conditions. [built 1967, 50ft x 12ft & draws 4ft, cruising speed of 8 knots]

Spotted this lonely crocus in one of the grassed areas of the car park at Glenridding. A very welcome sight ! {I usually fail with crocus corms, as certain little animals eat them, when I try to naturalise them in open ground in my garden}

Looking back at the Travellers' Rest, Glenridding on our way down to our transport home.

The heights of Place Fell, as seen from the Travellers' Rest, Glenridding. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_Fell

The heights of Place Fell, as seen from the Travellers' Rest, Glenridding ; summit is at 2,156 ft above sea level {aka 657 m } and is one of "the 214 Wainwright fells" ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wainwrights

Foredeck area on MV "Lady Wakefield" ... Not in service today. Note; to me this name implies "Doris" as a nickname / diminutive. Long story - involving a 15" diesel locomotive on L'aal Ratty ...

The beautifully curved prow on MV Raven.

The bridge / wheelhouse for MY Raven. There is a good view from up there, but you do have to pay attention - wind and water currents can affect even this vessel as she motors around Ullswater.

The view over to Ullswater, from the pass into Martindale.

Trees reflected in a calm lake, Spring 2012 at Ullswater. All natural light, no additional processing.