Very early - Derwentwater

Forecast was for rain from about 11. Deb wanted to get in a run, so we left at similar times (just after 6) and I went to the west shores of Derwentwater - Started at Hawes end and walked down to the Brandelhow jetties.

Super, calm conditions with a little mist, provided a few good photo opportunities, but the walk was a little marred by passing groups of "fly-campers" on the shores of the lake. Camping is not allowed by the lake, and there were two groups of three tents, with rubbish already strewn around them. Really makes my so sad to see people disrespecting the area like this.

People seem to be confused about Wild camping v "Fly" camping. Wild Camping is technically not allowed, but is tolerated as long as :

If you choose to wild camp, it is normally tolerated if you:
camp above the highest fell wall, well away from towns, villages and lake shores
leave no litter - this includes not burying litter and removing litter if you find it
don't light any fires, even if there is evidence that fires might have been lit
stay for only one night
keep groups very small - only one or two tents
camp as unobtrusively as possible with inconspicuous tents which blend in
leave the campsite as you would want to find it
carry out everything you carried in
carry out tampons/sanitary towels, burying doesn't work, animals dig them up
choose a dry pitch rather than dig drainage ditches or moving boulders
do toilet duties min. 30m from water, bury with a trowel; read outdoor toilet tips
at all times, help protect the environment, respect other visitors and communities