A 5km stroll with James, en route to the Kirkstile Inn for supper.Route: leaving the car in the Lanthwaite Wood National Trust car park (two thirds full at 5:30pm for people swimming in the lake) and taking the steep shortcut to reach the start of the small path up Robin’s Steps to the summit plateau of Brackenthwaite Hows.
Descending south and picking up the path within the wood by its eastern wall to join the small path descending to the boat house. Thence round the lake as far as the pumping station, turning right along the banks of Park Beck to Park Bridge. From there, along the road to the Kirkstile Inn.
Conditions: a warm - but not overly hot - sunny evening.
Pub: the Kirkstile Inn for Cumbrian Ales Session IPA, Loweswater Gold and supper.
