Smithy's Fell (October 24th 2006)

In the Lorton Valley, Hairyface has commandeered a fell and claimed it as his own. It was called Cinderdale Common but has renamed it Smithy's Fell. It's quite tiny really, but has a very steep bit. There are deciduous woods and conifers. There are caves and a mountain stream. At the foot there's Crummock Water. Just around the corner is The Kirkstile Inn!

H has said that when he pegs it he wants to have his ashes chucked off this fell. He's also got Great Aunt Gaia's and Phaedy Poo's ashes to chuck off too. I think it's a bit morbid really. In one of the pics we're sitting on the scattering spot!

The walk is one we must do at least once a month and guess where we always end up?

Yup, the Kirkstile.

I have counted up and found that in the last year Hairy has had a lunch there at least once every three weeks! We like it cos they let dogs inside in the winter and the garden is brilliant in the summer. Plus it carries "The Times" so that H can sit and read it while he sups his Kirkstile Gold. (Especially on Saturdays!)