Tarn Hows and a South Lakes tour
Today we were just going to have a walk around Tarn Hows with the dogs but it changed into a little more than that when I realised just how much water was around after the very heavy rain of yesterday. Alongside the Tarn Hows photos, there are a few photos taken around the South Lakes and some well known views that look a bit different under water.
Looking south along the River Crake, the river bank is the line of the fence to the right and everything this side of it is floodwater.
Waterhead, Coniston and Coniston Water has broken its banks and spilled over the road into the adjoining field.
Angus sets off for a swim. I think he is a bit confused - the normal bank of the tarn can be seen beneath the water.
There were crowds gathered at either side of the lake breech to watch any cars that should be brave enough to drive across it. Well, it would be a shame not to have a go - it was worth it for the claps and cheers!
Down at Bowness, I have never seen Windermere this full (look here to see a similar view at normal level).
Looking along the promenade, the ticket booths are under water and here the swans are swimming up to the submerged flowerbeds.