Today I ventured out on my own for a day of photography while Jeanine and the kids all did their own things. Pictured above is St Mary’s Parish in Ambleside constructed in the 1850s. I used my drone to capture the most flattering perspective. Below is the Cathedral Quarry, a small network of interlinked quarries above Little Langdale. The system is best known for its main chamber, which stands forty feet in height and is lit by two windows off the main quarry. They are frequently referred to as Cathedral “Cave”.

On the hike to the caves, one has an opportunity to cross the Slater Bridge which dates back to the 17th century. Built of slate, it consists of a 15-foot segmental arch and a flatter span built of slabs and incorporates a natural boulder in midstream. The bridge is thought to have been created by miners working in the nearby quarry. It has been described by, Alfred Wainwright, a famous British fellwalker, guidebook author, and illustrator as “the most picturesque footbridge in Lakeland.”

A tiny, whimsical 17th-century stone house on a bridge over Stock Beck River caught my attention. A relatively short hike took me to the Stock Ghyll Waterfall. Pictured below is the lower section of the 70-foot falls.

My final destination for the day featured a stepping-stone river crossing. Normally, I focus on still images but when I saw a young woman in a white dress and yellow boots getting ready to cross I switched to video.