New Year 2010 has begun with a big freeze. Snow is about a foot deep everywhere, roads only passable with care.

 

Ashgill Deep Freeze

Ashgill looks its finest in the winter, when the waterfall freezes.

Ashgill looks its finest in the winter, when the waterfall freezes.

Garrigill Sheep

With not a lot to graze on, the sheep spend most of their time waiting to be fed.

With not a lot to graze on, the sheep spend most of their time waiting to be fed.

Ashgill Icicles

Look no further if you're in need of the perfect murder weapon!

Look no further if you're in need of the perfect murder weapon!

 

Lenny vs Snow

Snow this deep doesn't phase Lenny, although the rest of us aren't so keen!

Snow this deep doesn't phase Lenny, although the rest of us aren't so keen!

Ashgill Lower Falls

Heading up the river towards Ashgill

Heading up the river towards Ashgill

Icy Ashgill

Asgill in deep snow.

Asgill in deep snow.

 

A Study in Snow

After fresh snowfall this tree looks beautiful.

After fresh snowfall this tree looks beautiful.

Lonely Trees

Windswept and snowblown, these trees have a lonely life.

Windswept and snowblown, these trees have a lonely life.

Winter Transport

Sometimes four wheel drive just doesn't cut it, and only a tractor will do.

Sometimes four wheel drive just doesn't cut it, and only a tractor will do.

 

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