Wild Swimming and a cheese and onion pie

Eskdale is quiet. Even for the Lake district. I’ve been midweek to various parts of the Lakes and never found such wonderfully deserted countryside. The air was not rent with the shouts of walkers after their dogs or children asking whether they are at the top yet. Barely a sheep groaned in the distance. This made it absolutely perfect for long walks along the fells, unspoilt views and secluded dips in tarns.

Once I could sense the impending hypothermia looming, I jumped out and continued on the trail. From there, it was all downhill to a hot shower, beer and a cheese and onion pie. Bliss.

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