Small Water and Haweswater

Haweswater Reservoir was created in 1934, flooding the upper party of the valley and submerging the old village of Mardale. On a hot summer's day, the remains of the village emerge from the waters, a poignant reminder of the way things once were.

Mardale has another claim to fame for it is the only place in England where you can see a Golden Eagle in the wild. The resident in question lives high up in the cliffs above Riggindale and during the tourist season, the RSPB staff an observation post with telescopes to view the valley.

A desktop wallpaper sized version of this picture can be freely downloaded from Lake District Desktops, my main photography website.

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