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The convoy leaves Linskeldfield farm.

Blencathra from Dale Bottom.

Dale Bottom, near Keswick.

Castlerigg Fell from Shoulthwaite Farm.

Dod Crag from Shoulthwaite Farm.

A frozen Thirlmere.

Helm Crag, near Grasmere.

The Coniston Fells from Bowness on Windermere.

The Langdale Pikes from Bowness on Windermere.

While I was away Manchester had its heaviest snow for years....

....and most of it was still here when I got back....

....but the neighbours managed to keep a stiff upper lip.