When you think about it I'm actually pretty lucky in terms of location. Sure, my town isn't one of the nicest looking (by far) but in terms of location it's pretty well connected. Three hours north and I'm anywhere in Scotland, three hours the opposite way and I'll find myself grabbing an overpriced Americano somewhere near Spitalfields Market. People say "life is grim up north", but it is what you make it - just 45 minute's drive from our place and you can be in the middle of one of the most beautiful and serene parts of the UK.
One chilly Sunday morning earlier this month, myself, Photographer Adam Booth and my friends from Wolverine packed our hiking bags and headed up to the town of Coniston, in the southern part of the Lake District National Park. It was a perfect day for it - the start of Autumn's crisps snap, with a bit of classic Northern drizzle thrown in. Perfect weather to test of a pair of Wolverine's signature style, the 1000 Mile Boot. A tremendously sturdy boot, there's not mistaking it. More of these soon.
A wonder around Coniston Water and hike up the hills was followed by a pint of locally brewed ale, fish finger sandwiches + a cone of chips. Try doing that in London.
Photography by Adam Booth.
Mat
Wearing - 55DLS Jacket | Uniqlo Shirt | Reiss Sweatshirt | Albam Jeans | 1000 Mile Boots c/o Wolverine | '47 Brand Baseball Cap | Socks c/o Albam
I've been wanting to visit the Lake District for ages! It looks so beautiful, definitely going to try and go next time I'm in the UK.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. Hahahahaha at the overpriced Americano. You are well located indeed!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind the price if it was bigger too!
ReplyDeleteIt's beaut Jane.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, the Lake District looks incredible! If you're a scenery lover, you should head to the West of Ireland - Connemara in Galway is probably my favourite place on earth, it's just perfect. Clare and Kerry are gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteDrea xo
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beautiful scenery, Mat! The lake district seems wonderful, I'd love to visit. Love those Wolverine boots too
ReplyDeleteThe scenery is amazing and I am quite liking those boots!
ReplyDeleteI posted something very similar earlier this week, from the Peak District. Bloody beautiful stuff outside the M25 isn't there?!
ReplyDeleteBecky :: accooohtrements.wordpress.com
Oh really, will check it out then! Sure it, the north ain't half nice looking in places.
ReplyDeleteI would much prefer a day out up North rather than one in London. I'm actually reading a book called The North at the moment. I do have a bit of a love affair/romanticised view of it.
ReplyDeletelove the shots especially in front of all that slate. and it really does sound like you are in quite a good location - it's great to be in a central spot close to everything.
ReplyDeleterae of love from berlin
This is so so beautiful!! the shoes are pretty awesome as well :D
ReplyDeleteLove the views and the camera:)
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Beautiful photographs. Fish finger sandwich sounds appealing!
ReplyDeleteKatrina Sophia
Very appealing, much love for those!
ReplyDeleteThe camera is a Lumix GX7 if you're interested. These were shot on a Canon and Lumix
ReplyDeleteNice one Corina, I knew you'd like these. You love how the UK looks right?
ReplyDeleteIt's still too far to travel for spare-of-the-moment things but it suits me fine right now. Happy with how it turned out too.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the book about, other than being in the north?
ReplyDeleteCheers mate, I appreciate that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vanessa, it is! Do you know much about it?
ReplyDeleteThank you, I've never been that way actually. Nearest was Dublin and that doesn't sound close!
ReplyDeleteI love how these photos turned out! Gorgeous.
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