Not much walking today. The family are visiting for a late Sunday lunch.

Exercising the dogs takes priority. Ticks have become a problem up in Cowley Brook Plantation, on the fell, where we usually go. So it’s the short drive to Brock Bottom, the other side of Beacon Fell. The dogs are excited and, once out of the car, make a dash for the river. Gizmo loves the water, but Phoebe is more restrained. He wades in whilst she sniffs the edges.

A pool here is great for rock skimming. Fun for the adults as well as fun for the dogs chasing the stones.

We wander along the riverbank path as far as the metal bridge over the Brock.

The dogs, well Gizmo, had more time in the river.

All too soon, we turn around and head home for a curry whilst the dogs catch up on some sleep.