Route: from the cottage, crossing the valley to take the Thackthwaite road to Loweswater and over the pass to Fangs Brow and Mockerkin. Following signs to Ullock and Branthwaite before arriving at Dean and the Royal Yew, for a pint (11:45am!), Afterwards, heading east to Pardshaw and Brandlingill and thence back to Lorton.
Conditions: becoming more sunny with a warm breeze.
Pub: the Royal Yew, Dean, for Jennings Cumberland Ale.
