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lymphomalass · 1 year

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"Start with the first step while imagining the view from the top."

While I was waiting for and in my treatment for blood cancer, someone kept saying to me "one step at a time".

I found it so irritating.

I needed to see and talk about what I was aiming for too. That's what I needed to keep me going. Not just the next step.

Yes, a journey starts with a single step, and that can be a great saying for people who feel daunted or overwhelmed by what's in store.

But I needed to visualise where I wanted to be. Eating lobster and chips on Anglesey. During my chemo sessions, I visualised it so hard, I could almost smell the sea air, hear the seagulls, feel the heat of those chips in my mouth and taste that lobster.

Then, when the chemo gave me five collapsed vertebrae that put me in a wheelchair, yes, I needed to take that "first step" of getting myself down our staircase, into the garage and onto our treadmill for my first five minutes of making myself walk again.

But I also needed to know I was going to add a minute a day each day I could bear the pain, ...to get to walk 5km at a charity event four months later, and ...so I could then get myself walking into and round town and ...eventually up fells, so I could see the views again. Like this one from Walla Crag, next to Keswick.

The next step was not enough.

This art, painted by me on the top of Walla Crag since the five broken vertebrae, is available printed on all sorts of items at: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/85153220 Everything's 25% off right now, but not for long.

Thanks!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#first steps #visualise #keswick #walla crag #derwentwater #lake district #lake district uk #lake district national park #cumbrian fells #cumbria #chemotherapy #learning to walk again

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paulbeal · 3 months

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🚶‍♂️A Guide to the Walla Crag and Derwent Water Walk

📝 A couple of days ago, I published an article on my website about a circular walk around Derwent Water. You can view it here:

🏞 The walk begins in Keswick and circumnavigates the lake in a clockwise direction. Despite being a low-level walk, it boasts some amazing views.

🌄 However, if you're in the mood for a walk of a similar length that starts from Keswick but offers a bit more elevation, you may find my guide to the Walla Crag walk more appealing:

⛰ Walla Crag is a charming hill to climb, offering views from its summit across Derwent Water and beyond that are truly spectacular. At about 380 metres, its height is modest by Lake District standards. In comparison, giants like Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, and Great End all tower beyond 900 metres. Yet, Walla Crag proves that you don't need to scale the tallest mountains to enjoy breathtaking views.

📸 On the page, as usual, I've included walking directions, photos, statistics, information about which maps to use, and some insights into the fell itself.

🥾 The walk is perfect for beginners and seasoned hikers alike; the views are extraordinary, and it's easily accessible from Keswick. This spares you the drive down some of the Lake District's winding, narrow roads. Keswick is a delightful town to explore, whether at the start or end of your hike.

📢 If you've already been to the top of Walla Crag and have photographs, please don't hesitate to share them in the comments below.

🥾 All the best and happy walking, Paul.

#WallaCrag

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dennyandmattgocycling · 1 year

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The latest rays of sunshine over the North Western Fells. #wallacrag #derwentwater #catbells #causeypike #catbells #sunset #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictwalks #lakedistricthikers #igerscumbria #lakedistrictphotography #canonm50 #luminar (at Walla Crag) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou4QiaDEG-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#wallacrag #derwentwater #catbells #causeypike #sunset #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictwalks #lakedistricthikers #igerscumbria #lakedistrictphotography #canonm50 #luminar

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pathwaysnow · 1 year

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Gorgeous walk out today. Walla Crag from Great Wood.

#fellwalking #hiking #nature #photography #cumbria #keswick

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m-j-turner-photography · 2 years

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Walla Crag & Derwentwater - Lake District. Sunset seen from the summit of Walla Crag last night. Although low in elevation compared to many of the surrounding peaks in the National Park, this lowly height certainly compensates for with it's tremendous views of classic Lake District territory. Derwentwater is the lake directly beneath, with Bassenthwaite Lake also visible in the distance, and the mountain of Skiddaw to the right towering above the town of Keswick. Here, the last rays of light can be seen with the sun setting over the distant Solway Firth. The light only lasted a few minutes, but was definitely worth it. #wallacrag #derwentwater #bassenthwaitelake #skiddaw #keswick #nationaltrust #lakelandphoto #igerscumbria #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictnpa #unescoworldheritagesite #worldheritagesite #sunset #landscape_captures #sonyalpha #sonyshooters #visitthelakes #thelakelanders #fromlakelandwithlove #cumbriaguide #thecumbriaguide #ukpotd #rural_love #picturetokeep_nature (at Walla Crag) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce8-5Czj7zg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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truefreedomseekers · 3 years

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Walla Crag walk and Bleaberry Fell from Ashness Bridge

Walla Crag is a fantastic walk with some amazing views overlooking Derwent Water as well as the stunning Catbells, Skiddaw and the beautiful town of Keswick. Walla Crag standing at 379m isn’t one of the highest Wainwright’s but it is another one to tick off. This walk up to Walla Crag and Bleaberry Fell takes you to one of the most photographed places in the Lake District too, Ashness…

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#Ashness Bridge #Barrow Beck #Bleaberry Fell #Cockermouth #Cumbria #derwent water #Fell #Lake District #Surprise View #True Freedom Seekers #Wainwright #Wainwrights #Walla Crag

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fisherken · 3 years

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Derwentwater by Claire Brownlow Via Flickr: From Walla Crag

#lake district #landscape #panorama #walla #crag #trail #derwentwater #lake #england #autumn

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jumpneoshoots · 7 years

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Is this my Kingdom Feb2817

#photographers on tumblr #original photographers #lake district #walla crag #black and white #jumpneo

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fotokrak · 3 years

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#cumbria #lakedistrict #landscapephotography #mountains #canon #canonphotographydaily (w: Walla Crag) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYMS7mALa4/?utm_medium=tumblr

#cumbria #lakedistrict #landscapephotography #mountains #canon #canonphotographydaily

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lymphomalass · 2 years

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30 Days of Fells

Day 17: Opposite the Gateway to Walla Crag with Skiddaw and Dodd Fell in the background

I painted this a lovely autumn day in 2020, half way through a wonderful Lake District walk.

Now available on all kind of things printed to your order at:

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/62450939

Or the unframed 7x7inch original painting is available for £35 incl UK post. Please private message me to purchase.

Thanks!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#Walla Crag #skiddaw #dodd fell #autumn leaves #autumn in the lake district #mountains #lake district #mountains and lakes #Cumbria #cumbrian fells #cumbrian hills #Lake District National Park

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paulbeal · 1 year

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🧗 The Keswick and Walla Crag walk in the Lake District. 🐴 Ashness Bridge, a traditional stone-built packhorse bridge striding Barrow Beck. Perhaps one of the most photographed scenes in the Lake District due to its location and stunning views. This extremely popular viewpoint looks over towards Derwent Water and the Skiddaw mountain range. Similar images are often seen adorning mugs, biscuit tins and tea towels. 🏞️ More pictures of the area 👉 http://bit.ly/3npAtQQ

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dennyandmattgocycling · 1 year

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Looking from Walla Crag south towards the Scafells. #wallacrag #borrowdale #borrowdalevalley #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictsunset #sunset #mountains #canonm50 #luminar (at Walla Crag) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cop3Kvujz-s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#wallacrag #borrowdale #borrowdalevalley #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictsunset #sunset #mountains #canonm50 #luminar

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khorazir · 5 years

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