Today we decided to take one of Wainwright's alternative routes due to very painful knees etc. The trek took us over a smaller range through Cockpit Stones (Cumbria's Stonehenge) then over rolling hills and on into Bampton (only pub had been closed 3 years ago) then onto our destination, the Crown & Mitre in Bampton Grange.
This was the last night with the short course party of Bon, Jill and Mike. A farewell dinner and a few speeches then our entertainment Director (Bon) put the music on and the dancing started. Bon matched up beautifully with a local lad with a slightly unusual haircut. Michael had sacked the fines master and David was given the job, resulting in a lot more fines for minor indescrections.
Group photo outside Oldwater View Inn.
Collecting lunches at the general store. We are heading for the hill/mountain in the background.
Walking to the lake for a quick trip on the ferry.
Ullswater Lake - stunning.
BM&Y.
Checking the correct route we will take after our ferry trip.
Dave letting cyclists through the gate.
Old buildings everywhere.
Bridge into Bampton Grange.
Crown and Mitre our accommodation. Had a great bar area and the Youngs and Macs got the large front rooms!
The President making speeches and presenting Bon, Jill and Mike with their farewell awards.
Wines and beers started to kick in.
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