Dungeon Ghyll to Keswick- 18.2 miles

At last a wonderful clear morning on which to ascend Stake Pass and go through the fells to Borrowdale. The walk started steadily up Great Langdale where stake pass begins. The pass is named from wooden marker posts that used to highlight the route. It is a long winding path that climbs to 480 metres and then descends into Barrowdale. It was here the Cuckoo called out from across the other side of the valley. There were plenty of signs about being aware of Red Squirrels but I never saw any actual squirrels . We had to cross some stepping stones across the Stonethwait Beck and Jon over balanced and ended up in the stream. After his quick change of clothes we headed into Keswick following the shore of Derwent water. We eventually arrived in Keswick at 6pm and I was glad for a soak in a hot bath.