Day 3: Borrowdale to Patterdale

Probably our hardest day yet. Most of our kit was still wet despite the best efforts of the drying room, but with the hostel full and everyone having a wet day I'm not surprised it hadn't all dried out.

The worst bit was my boots. Sponges might have been a more apt descriptor, whoever described them as waterproof had obviously never field tested them in the lakes!

Some very steep uppity bits today, the views of Eagle Crag were stunning, then followed a steep scramble (sorry Bev) up Lining Crag, made more interesting by the hailstones pinging off the backs of our ears and coating the already slippery rocks with an interesting layer of marbles.

The (extremely) long walk into Grasmere really took it out of our legs so a tea stop was called for, and a new rucksack for Bev as she carelessly broke the one she had.

Off we set again on another gruelling ascent and descent into Patterdale. What else can I say except it rained...

The highlight of the day for me was seeing an old friend for the first time in 10 years. Lucy brought the 3 kids along too and we had a great natter and catch up at Patterdale yha.

The hostels have been brilliant. Great food and great value- we would recommend them to anyone!