Started out from Ennerdale Bridge at 8.30 and walked along south side of Ennerdale Water, rough, narrow path but very pretty. Just as we got to end of the lake it started to rain, walked along path to the north of River Liza - very boring track but passed by Ennerdale Youth Hostel so called in for old times sake and had coffee and cake. Continued on same boring track to Black Sail YH where we had a sandwich to prepare us for the climb up Loft Beck - slow and steady. Fabulous views at the top and it had stopped raining. Got a bit confused at the top but eventually found the way leading to a steep, arduous descent to Honister Slate Mines. Called into the visitor centre for a cup of tea and a sit down. From here a much more gentle and picturesque way down to our B & B just outside Rosthwaite. 16.5 miles.