Honister Pass Nr Keswick

[Sand Dancin Donkey Walker]

Took advantage of the better weather and had a drive over to Keswick in the Lakes yesterday.
Drove through Honister Pass and stopped off at the Honister Slate Mine.
Thought I would try and tire the dogs out with a walk up the hills behind the mine. No chance, I was knackered after 2 hours and the demented mutes just wanted more.
Anyway here are a couple of photo's of the area, I took loads but would only bore you with too many.
Mind you the area looks like you could have filmed the 'Lord of the Rings' here.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/HyCoignitor/Audio%20Art%20of%20Sound/HonisterPas12-07-1232LightroomV3V-1AoS.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/HyCoignitor/Audio%20Art%20of%20Sound/HonisterPas12-07-1229LightroomV3V-1AoS.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/HyCoignitor/Audio%20Art%20of%20Sound/HonisterPas12-07-1262LightroomV3V-1AoS.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/HyCoignitor/Audio%20Art%20of%20Sound/HonisterPas12-07-1257AoS.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll246/HyCoignitor/Audio%20Art%20of%20Sound/HonisterPas12-07-1258AoS.jpg

Andy - SDDW

[prestonchipfryer]

Dramatic scenery and some very good pictures. Nice! :)

[Sand Dancin Donkey Walker]

Hi John

The Lakes really are something special, really enjoy myself when there.
It is just a shame there are loads of other people about at the same timeas I was.

Andy - SDDW

[Haselsh1]

Love the photographs and love the Lakes with a passion. I adore the more commercial areas though but that's just my choice I guess. My fave place is Bowness on Windermere which is where I usually stay whilst I am there. I haven't been since 2006 so a visit is well overdue.

[Sand Dancin Donkey Walker]

Hi Shaun

Cheers for your comments, much appreciated, from such a good photographer as yourself.
To be honest I should really get over the the lakes more often.
I should also search out some other areas to photograph too.
It is such a great area, it is a case of where next.

Another place on the to go list is North Wales as recommended by Marco, looks great. I love that rugged landscape, though I do have a love of the harsh industrial views too.

Should really get over to see you soemtime soon, or drop by over here your self.
You are welcome anytime, in fact I have the next 4 days off work.

Andy -SDDW

[archiesdad]

Nice pictures, I like the area myself although at a quiet time, I get a bit of urge to drive like a hooligan at times.