Lake District Walks
Coast To Coast Cycling
Coast to Coast Cycling Similar to Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk the equivalent for … [Read More...]
Helvellyn Via Striding Edge
Helvellyn Via Striding Edge Helvellyn is most probably the most famous of all the Lakeland fells, … [Read More...]
Kings How and The Bowder Stone
Kings How and the Bowder Stone Walk Borrowdale This is a pretty little walk fit for a king. Kings … [Read More...]
Latrigg Walk
Latrigg Walk Latrigg is an iconic Lakeland fell- walk and one of the lowest fells in the Lake … [Read More...]
Lake District Attractions
Fell Foot Park
Fell Foot Park Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria LA12 8NN Telephone: 015395 31273 The views … [Read More...]
Rheged
Rheged Named after the Ancient Kingdom of the Dark ages, this newest and the largest visitor … [Read More...]
Beatrix Potters Hill Top Cottage
Beatrix Potters Hill Top Cottage Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF Telephone: … [Read More...]
Go Ape
Go Ape In Cumbria There are 2 Go Ape destinations within the Lake District National park. These … [Read More...]
Lake District Walks, Destinations and Accommodation
Coniston Water
Coniston Water Coniston Water and the village of Coniston where once a hub of our industrial past, whilst today it is one of the most visited of all the Lakeland destinations, offering great walks to the world renowned Old Man Of Coniston as it rises dramatically to a height of 2,635 feet behind the village. With … [Read More...]
National Trust Cottages
National Trust Cottages The National Trust is one of the largest landlords within the Lake District and if you are out walking or hiking there is a good possibility you will be on National Trust land, as around one quarter of the Lake District National Park, which includes 90,000 acres, is in the care of the … [Read More...]
Ullswater Cottages – Middlegate, Watermillock
Ullswater Cottages – Middlegate, Watermillock Set in the beautiful surroundings of Ullswater lake, one of the most beautiful of all the Lake District lakes, with an elevated position on the northern shore of Ullswater with panoramic views. This comfortable and cosy holiday cottage provides ideal self catering … [Read More...]
The Lake District
The Lake District For those who have never visited ‘The Lake District’ of England, and no matter where you live in the world I will in this article try to give you my insight into the beauty and splendour which makes the Lake District so popular with visitors from around the world, with a liberal sprinkling of … [Read More...]
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Lake District Walks – Camping & Outdoor Equipment Reviews
Camping Pods
Lake District Camping Pods Pod camping can be a great alternative to the trauma of tent camping, with no tent to erect or wet tent to pack away. Camping pods are a very eco-friendly way to enjoy the great outdoors of the Lake District. Pods are also more secure than camping in a tent as they have lockable double … [Read More...]
Handheld GPS
Handheld GPS eTrex Summit HC With so many handheld GPS receivers out on the market these days it becomes very difficult to find a good one. Most of the GPS receivers are very similar in their respected specification, although some can vary a lot in price. As of writing I have to point out that I am old hat, get my … [Read More...]
Lake District Walks, Churches, Castles and Monuments
Brougham Castle
Brougham Castle near Penrith Brougham Castle is situated some 2 miles from the market town of Penrith and is a fascinating place to visit and explore. It is also possible to determine the outline of the Roman fort on the south side of the castle, making for a fascinating exploration of nearly two thousand years of … [Read More...]
Brougham Hall
Brougham Hall Brougham Hall (pronounced Broom Hall) was the historic home of the Brougham family before falling into ruins in the 1930’s. The hall is situated but a short drive from Brougham Castle and a mile south of the market town of Penrith. There is currently free parking in a small car park situated just … [Read More...]
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle One has to wonder who built, and for what purpose Castlerigg Stone Circle, located within a short distance of Keswick, whilst believed to have been built around 3000 BC at the beginning of the Neolithic Period. Castlerigg is also one of the earliest stone circles in Britain, spectacularly … [Read More...]
Brough Castle
Brough Castle Cumbria Brough Castle is a ruined castle set within the Lakeland village of Brough, Cumbria. The castle consists of a large mound, upon which there is an extensive range of buildings, with a circular corner tower, and the remnants of an older four storey keep. There is free parking available within … [Read More...]
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Lake District Walks Preserves, Jams and Pickles
Preserves
Preserves made by Lake District Preserves Preserves made here in the Lake District National Park are made with all freshly grown produce and sourced locally. This careful gathering of locally grown produce makes for the best Lake District jams and pickles. Preserves Whilst running a … [Read More...]
