This is one of the first of what I hope is many Blog's from a few of Coastal Spirit's early and active clients. Providing an insight to the depth and breath of what individuals are up to. A core element of Coastal Spirit is enabling and facilitating individuals, to be able progress and move towards independence. BIG thanks to Keith for this.
The plan was to paddle the length of Coniston and back, I
had done it a couple of years ago and Debs had decided that she wanted to do
it. This would provide some time in a boat and a chance to paddle an area with
splendid scenery and wildlife.
We set off from the car park at the northern corner of the
lake reasoning that if the prevailing south westerly wind picked up in the
afternoon it would be behind us. We paddled on a mirror smooth lake with the
surface being ruffled by the gentle
morning breezes.
We stopped for a break and to rescue a shield bug Debs found
floating in the lake but were soon rock hoping by the island which stars in the
1974 film of the Swallows and Amazons book by Arthur Ramsome, first published
in 1930. It looks a little smaller in real life!
A short paddle took us to the end of the lake where we
watched the dragon files in the reed beds and some of the bird life. We saw a
small flock of goosander, great crested grebes, common sandpipers as well
swallows and house martins preparing for migration to warmer places.
On our way back we made quick stop on
the island to brew some tea. The gentle paddle back to the car gave us time to
admire the view of the mountains in the late afternoon sunshine.
It’s a shame some Muppet didn’t take the camera!
By Keith Wilbraham
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