More Lake View
More photos in and around Lake View.
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After a warm October 2001, November saw a cold snap with snow.
Foot and Mouth Disease 2001July 22 2001: Updated August 6 2001:Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has swept through Cumbria and other parts of the UK. The policy of the government and farmers has been to cull infected animals and those that might be infected. Initially dead animals were burnt in pyres on-site, but they are now almost all buried in land-fill sites. The tourist industry was badly effected as walkers and visitors responsibly heeded the advice to stay away from the countryside. Many walkers, especially those from towns and cities, felt sorely deprived of an important psychological outlet. Fortunately, most parts the countryside and footpaths are now open. The bulk of the Lake District fells are open; please get the latest 'blue' access map and follow the instructions in there and on the ground.
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Christmas 98
High winds around Christmas 98 brought down several trees across North England and Wales. There were electricity power cuts for several days. Then rain brought flooding.
Bad weather can often bring down dry-stone walls.
