There’s Gummer’s How
Old Man at Coniston, the
Ennerdale Horseshoe or
Scafell Pike

but we use supermarkets,
trolleys at the perfect height,
and exercise for
multiples of need and ability.

Holidaying in the Lakes
we bring fatigue and requirement
with us, boots in the boot
for rain rather than hiking,

meals from shelves to
eat back at the house, retreating
to its replica of home
and routine.