The few days we had by ourselves before friends and family arrived started with a day of organising after the long drive and frequent moves. We managed to make it out to the beach on Derwent Water for an indulgent Booths lunch (very windy) on the first day.
Day two was better weather so after getting some washing done and out to dry, we set off up Walla Crag from the campsite. With only a short rucksack carry, we had lunch half way up, and managed to find some parallel paths to make the way up and down slightly different. With the heather in full bloom, verdant bracken, rowan and silver birch trees and splendid views, it was a thoroughly enjoyable walk. Bilberry snacks were also much enjoyed.
Day three was wet in the morning, so we had a slow start, making it to the supermarket in time for a fire alarm (false) and a walk around Keswick before it dried up and we headed to the playpark.
We then met Ruth for a High Rigg traverse and surprise tea shop, before on the final day we ascended Catbells after a tasty brunch at Lingholm.
Took the whole morning to get sorted enough for lunch with a view 
Windy, but classic cloud, hills and water views into Borrowdale 
Found a bench, straight after lunch. Typical 
Matching oddly browning leaves 
Evening walk from campsite – the sun later about 30 second, so we were really lucky. 
Views from Walla Crag cliffs 
Derwent Water, Keswick and Lake Bassenthwaite 
Found a more interesting path along Walla Crag 
Up through the trees 
Blaeberries! (If you’re Scottish) 
Found the summit! 
Great view for a small hill 
Thirlmere etc from High Rigg 
High Rigg bimble – not often there’s a pond on the ridge 
A new path for all of us, back around the side of High Rigg 
Unexpected cafe means unexpected ice cream 
Hold on in case the sling falls 
Climbing Catbells 
Scrambly sections 
Nearing the top 
Summit smiles 
Escaping out the wind and looking at Borrowdale 
Newlands from the side path back to the car.
Yellow Van Mountaineering 