Waterfoot Park, A Beautiful Lake District Weekend Stay
It was time to jump in the motorhome and head for a weekend of adventure in the Lake District. And it was about time I headed back to one of England’s most beautiful valleys, Ullswater….
A Walk of Sheffield Pike, Heron Pike and Glenridding Dodd
So today I decided I was going to bag another 2 Wainwrights, it’s becoming a bit addictive this Wainwright bagging!! I’d always wanted to get Sheffield Pike added to the list as I’ve seen so…
A Night At The Black Sail Hut, Ennerdale
A visit to the Black Sail Hut is on many a hiker’s to-do-list. Hidden deep in the Ennerdale valley and surrounded by some of the Lake District’s most famous peaks, the Black Sail Hut is…
Winter Walking from the Langdale Valley
I love a good winter walk and I love the Langdale Valley. Therefore, it may come as no surprise to find that when those cold and crisp mornings arrive and the snow dusts the Lakeland…
Great Asby Scar, Cumbria – A Walk From Above
A return to a favourite area for walking, Great Asby Scar and the surrounding high land. It is one of those little parts of Britain that I return to again and again, plus whatever the…
Orrest Head – Wainwright’s First Lakeland Fell
The views of the Lake District from the top of Orrest Head are stunning. Yet the effort to get up there is truly minimal and great for all standards and families. It was this short…
Blackwell – The Arts and Crafts House by Mackay Hugh Ballie Scott
On a wet August Bank Holiday Sunday in the English Lake District (I know it’s hard to believe) we took the chance to visit a house we’d been meaning to visit for years – Blackwell…
Beech Hill Hotel – Luxury Overlooking Windermere
Beech Hill Hotel is well known as a luxury destination to stay in the heart of Cumbria. For a start it is perfectly placed right beside the great lake of Windermere, with not just views…
Luxury and Fine Dining At The Rothay Manor, Ambleside
By the scenic town of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, Rothay Manor offers a truly enchanting experience for those seeking a blend of history and luxury. This hidden gem has a rich…
Hiking Helvellyn And Striding Edge
The route up to Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the most iconic in the UK, and the British have voted it as their favourite walk. There are plenty of other ways up the…
Wasdale – Drama and Beauty In The Lake District
It’s the most dramatic part of the Lakes isn’t it? The highest mountain, the deepest lake, the smallest church, and the biggest liars all hail from here. If you want to experience some of the…
A Trip Through Seaside Towns and Lakes of West Cumbria
On a recent family holiday we decided to stay in a little village called Beckermet, West Cumbria. We stayed in a converted forge which was beautiful and compact, comfortable, but a little bit creaky! We…
