As is our normal practice when the family gathers in the Lakes, we all walk, somewhere. In the past we’ve been up Barrow (twice), Silver How, around Grasmere and Easedale Tarn. This walk usually involves my auntie, uncle and cousins coming up from St Helens to join in. This was no exception as my cousins joined us for another walk to Easedale Tarn, which seemed like the best option staying at Thorney How. Summer 2026 was a blistering one, and today the mercury was heating up resulting in the youngest of the group choosing to dip in Easedale Tarn, without taking any swim stuff with them. All shorts were dry again by the time they reached the house, which probably tells you how hot it was. All in all its a great walk to the tarn and the last time I did this walk was almost 15 years ago and not one I even blogged about, so a lovely one to repeat.