Sunday 20th December 2009

Snowy Bowness

Yesterday we had the most memorable day at Hawkshead when the snow was falling heavily and it was the perfect Christmas scene. I don't think Connie can remember anything like it before so it was quite special. The snow continued throughout yesterday afternoon and overnight so when it came to getting to Bowness, predictably the world came to a bit of a standstill today. The main A590 beyond Ulverston was bad and traffic was at a crawl. The A592 to Bowness was also had lots of snow on it but there weren't so many cars around. When we got to Bowness it was like a different world for half and hour or so...

Heavy snow on the A592 approaching Fell Foot.

It all looks and feels very alpine along here on the other side of Fell Foot.

It is clearer to the north from Beech Hill.

Pretty as a picture - St. Martin's church in Bowness - the sun is out and the sky is blue.

Snowy Love the Lakes.

Walking down to Bowness Bay.

It all looks lovely in the sunshine.

No boats for hire today.

Bowness promenade.

Empty seats.

Bowness jetty.

The gulls are huddled on this one.

The Belsfield looking wintry.

Bowness Pier.

Walking along the prom to The Glebe.

The Fairfield fells get some sunshine from The Glebe but those heavy clouds were moving in once more and it would soon be snowing again.

The Glebe, Bowness.

A snatched action shot - the real reason why we were down on The Glebe!

Winter at the half-round seat.

Connie was delighted to meet Father Christmas down here too!

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