Colwith Force, Summer, Lake District
After two successive weekends of rain, it was time to seek a waterfall or two.
Getting outside for some solid hiking has been difficult given the changeable conditions we’ve experienced in August. Thankfully, the week ahead is looking promising, which is fortuitous because I have a week off.
Lisabet and I got up and out early to avoid the crowds, taking on a good 10,000 steps to visit both Skelwith Force and Colwith Force. Both waterfalls are not large but after prolonged rainfall they are powerful.
All photos shot on my Fujifilm X-T2 using two of my prime lenses: a Samyang 35mm f/1.2, and a Laowa 9mm f/2.8. Developed using RNI Films’ Kodak E100G film profile.
Getting as close as I dare to Skelwith Force. After rainfall the roaring thunder from these falls is near deafening.
Lisabet was braver than me, and clambered down the crags to the small footbridge for a different view. The spray from the falls leant a delicious mood to the scene.
We crossed the river and double-backed onto the Cumbria Way, stopping near Park House and Park Farm for some glorious views towards the Langdale Pikes as the cloud started to clear from the fells.
Gorgeous Herdwick ewes, fleeces clipped short after a hot summer and their smit marks reapplied.
Near Low Park we spot a good clump of Impatiens glandulifera, or Himalayan Balsam. It is considered a highly invasive species.
This year’s Herdwick tup lamb, just starting to grow its horns.
One of my favourite trees in the Skelwith/Colwith area. Truly gnarly, with the clouds burning up from the fells.
What a scene.
The way down to the River Brathay, with Wetherlam fighting with the clouds above.
Heading to Colwith Force. Already we can here the bassy roar of the twin spouts…
And there she is, looking absolutely incredible after all the rainfall we’ve had.
We climbed the pitched path to get to the upper part of the falls, teetering near the top of the main falls.
I plugged my 9mm ultra wide onto the camera to try and capture the scene from above the main falls.
It’s always an exciting time when the foliage starts to turn towards those wonderful autumn hues.
One final look at the upper falls before we climb higher through the woods.
Sometimes you just have to take a picture of a pretty tree.
After popping out of the top of the woods you’re greeted with the craggy top of Great How. Additionally, the sun decided to show its face.
We decided to to explore a little extra and took the path towards Stang End, snapping High Park Farm along the way with Lingmoor Fell above.
By this time of the day, many more people were on the paths enjoying the weather and scenes.
To cap the day off, we were greeted by a vocal chicken navigating its way on top of a dry stone wall. As you do.