Allow me to introduce myself
my name is Herdy
I am bred from Herdwick stock
resilient, strong and sturdy 

I live on the Lakeland fells
rugged, mountainous and high
I have a thick, woolly coat 
which keeps me warm and dry

My fleece is coarse, cloudy grey 
bristly, wavy and wiry
My head is soft, snowy white
my face is cute and smiley

I roam free in lush, green fields
rest by rushing waterfalls 
Drink water from gentle streams 
take shelter by dry stone walls 

You may spot me on hilltops 
grazing on grass and heather 
Come sun, rain, sleet or snow 
braving any kind of weather 

For five thousand years or more
my ancestors have lived here
Thanks to hardworking farmers 
Herdwicks keep thriving year on year