English Lake District Daily Briefing for Thursday 10th April 2008

Updated on Wednesday at 8.20pm

Wednesday's Lake District Pictures

The midday Keswick Launch is boarding (Derwentwater) [9/4/2008 by Tony Richards]

Lakeland sky

Lakeland sky from Blawith Knott [9/4/2008 by Sean McMahon]

Where is Blawith Knott? (click here to see)

In the Furness Fells near the foot of Coniston Water

Lake District Now News

You have probably noticed a new look to the site today, I hope you think it is an improvement. Please let me know if you spot anything that is broken or could be improved.

I'd Rather Be in the Lake District

This section shows photographs from Lake District Now visitors going about their daily lives. If you would like to take part please take a suitable photograph and .

No picture today - Why not take one yourself?

Lake District Trivia

How many miles (or km) of footpaths and bridleways are there in the National Park? view answer

The Lake District National Park has 1,880 miles (3,010 km) of public footpaths, bridleways and other rights if way.

This is enough to make a return trip from John O'Groats to Lands End and back with a hundred miles or so left over for detours along the way.

Source: A Lake District Miscellany by Tom Holman

Photo of the Day

See the best photo from each days briefing over the last month as a slideshow.

To maximise your viewing pleasure try viewing in ' full screen' by pressing F11.

Today's Web Sites

Lakeland Cam - Tony Richards visits Derwentwater

Striding Edge - Sean McMahon walks Blawith Knott (Furness fells)

Why I work as a mountain rescue doctor - Interesting article where Dr John Ellerton describes how mountain rescue has enhanced his GP career (note you may need to follow this link twice the make it work, the first time you are asked if you are a medical professional)

Missed yesterday's Lake District pictures?, you can catch here

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