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Great to tour Ripon City Wetlands with the passionate team from @yorkswildlife.bsky.social and Sir Julian Smith MP. A stunning example of what nature can do if you allow it to flourish.

RAF Spadeadam Late Flying Announcement 24 February 2025

For the attention of all our neighbours in Cumbria and Northumberland, the RAF Spadeadam range will be active outside our routine hours 26-27 February 2025.

Wednesday 26 February - up to 2330 hrs
Thursday 27 February - up to 2330 hrs

Five days in Svalbard and near the geographic North Pole.

The first views of Svalbard

The Storm Éowyn forecast worsens across much of the north, with an Amber weather warning for Friday. Snow is expected.

Exceptionally strong gusts, over 90 mph in Cumbria and North Yorkshire during rush hour and throughout Friday, are forecast.

A beautiful morning at Coniston Boating Centre

Sunset in the Lake District

A cold but stunning night ahead in the @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social

A winter stroll on the Threlkeld Quarry side this morning -more depth and the chill factor up Blencathra 🥶 #LakeDistrict @christownsend.bsky.social @stormhour.bsky.social @thelakestony.bsky.social @livingtlol.bsky.social @onloughrigg.bsky.social @keswickboot.bsky.social

The snow depths across the Lake District are very inconsistent, but it seems deepest in the south and east of Cumbria. Conditions on all the high passes and in the fells are also very difficult. Take care if you need to be out and about.

Challenging weather heading towards the Lake District folks. Stay safe out there….

Happy New Year everyone!

Joining Bluesky this year, I found a creative and supportive community. Stunning photos and thoughtful conversations make this space special. As 2025 approaches, I wish you all a fantastic, healthy, and Happy New Year. Let’s keep building this together.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Wishing everyone a restful, joyful, and well-deserved Christmas break. A heartfelt thank you to all those working over the festive period to keep the essential wheels turning - your efforts are deeply appreciated. 🎅🏼🎄

Although this isn’t a named storm, conditions are abysmal across the Lake District this evening. Take great care if you’re out and about early. Very strong winds are forecast throughout tomorrow alongside heavy rain, sleet and snow. Storm Éowyn might not officially be here, but it feels like it.

A couple of Lake District shots from yesterday…

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If you’re planning outdoor adventures over the next couple of days keep an even closer eye than normal on the weather. I’d put money on this one becoming #StormDarragh and the wind strength and direction could be quite impactful.

The last of the light over Coniston Water.

Sunset over the River Kent Estuary

A stroll on the Ayrshire coast this weekend….

It has also been a very cold few days in the #LakeDistrict

It has been a very wet few days in the #LakeDistrict

#StormBert has now been named for Saturday with very strong winds and heavy snow for a period of time affecting areas of the #LakeDistrict. Please plan your adventures accordingly.

Autumn skies over Windermere

With the first snow of the season due tomorrow in the #LakeDistrict, here’s some photos from our previous flurries - location guesses earn you a point…

Oh my word. These are stunning. Hoping to be heading there towards the end of 2025, for the 1st time.

‘Easy like Sunday morning…’

#Faeryland #Grasmere #LakeDistrict #Sunday
#WinterIsComing #TrueFaeryNorth @stormhour.bsky.social

Some blue sky breaking through the #LakeDistrict autumn clag.

Snow warning forecast for the #LakeDistrict on Monday / Tuesday. Please plan your adventures accordingly.