After we had climbed up to Bled Castle, Steve found us another route back down to the lake that we thought we’d investigate instead of going back the way that we had come.
Back down we go, although the steps soon ran out and we hit raw countryside again.
It felt a privilege to be walking in such a lovely area and this is the view of the mountains, with the view over the lake being behind me.
Our first proper sight of the pilgrimage church, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, located on an island that visitors need to get a boat to.
The ladies trying to remember the skills they learned when attending a Hike Norfolk mapping course. There was a route down that was quite steep, but Susanna and I were quite scared of that, so we just carried on a more calm course.
Steve went ahead to find a suitable route that we were all happy with. I’m pleased to report that there were no trips, falls or injury related incidents on this little trek.
This really was a lovely walk and there were very people around here, although that’s likely as they weren’t natural hill walkers like we were and they were just meandering around the lakeside path that didn’t involve climbing.
I was busy looking at the lovely views.
My peace was shattered by Bev yelling “Susanna” at a ridiculous volume, it was like a banshee to be honest. They had managed to get muddled up between them and got lost. Steve and I didn’t say anything, we just watched from afar.
I’m pleased to report that Susanna was located and we were able to complete our walk. I’d note that it’s worth the diversion to go up to the castle and back down, it’s peaceful, quiet and there are fine views over the local area including the mountains and the lake.