Lakeland Dippers

Buttermere

Based on the forecast we decided to set off mid afternoon for our swim so I spent this morning running the van doing chores and a quick nip up Little Mell. My friend and her husband picked me up and we set off over Newlands Pass to Buttermere. Once we got to the lake the heavens opened and it started hailing. My friend and I valiantly climbed into our wetsuits and set off. Husband opted wisely for the pub. It was magnificent swimming towards a looming Fleetwith Pike but bloomin’ cold. We covered a fair old distance before heading back, fumbling with clothes that we couldn’t feel and retreating to the Bridge for a beer and chips.