Goodbye Scotland, Hello Lakes

We weren't sorry to say goodbye to Pettycur when we finally drove away from the campsite at 0930. It had been a noisy night next to the main road.

Straightforward drive to Leighton Moss, with a short stop at Annandale services, which was a more pleasant experience than most services are.

We were shopping for binoculars, and a helpful assistant showed us a range of options. We ended up spending more than planned, and tested the new purchase at several hides on the site.

No exciting birds on the water, just the usual suspects, though Nic did see a bearded tit in a tree, and Lesley saw a longtailed tit.
We drove to Windermere for the usual Booths shopping expedition, and had a 'Lytham tea' i.e. dinner at 5pm at the Elleray hotel, which was surprisingly good pub food.
Then the van had its first foray into Little Langdale, and the narrow twisty lanes around it.

We arrived at the High Bield before Ann, who was cooking for Robert's kids, unloaded the van and sat down by the glowing fire, just as Ann turned up and made us a brew. And now, we can relax.