I love spending a little time towards the end of December to recall memories from the past year, reflecting on the good and the times when life has felt a little harder but more often than not taught me valuable lessons. I remember making goals just before New Year’s Eve in 2020, dreams of 40 […]
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After the bright and busy days of summer comes the soft coolness of autumn in the Lake District. With the crowds easing and the days shortening, it’s one of my favourite times of the year here. Wrapping up in chunky jumpers, kicking through the autumn leaves and returning home to steaming mugs of tea when […]
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This week I’m introducing a new series on the blog: Tiny Walks in the Lake District. These are my go-to walks when you still want that little hit of Lake District magic but without the big adventure. You want a walk with a view, to give you a taste of Lake District life. Perhaps you’ve […]
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Stretched out in the garden on a sunny evening in June, I was craving a big new adventure. That previous morning, I had woken up in a midge invested patch of bracken in my tiny tent with my friend Amy on the side of Holme Fell near Coniston. We took a bracing, morning dip in […]
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I hiked the Ullswater Way over 2 days in June 2021 and have put together this guide to help you plan your walk whether you plan to do it in one day or in stages. This guide includes details of how to get to Ullswater, the highlights you can see on the Ullswater Way and […]
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I hiked the Ullswater Way over two days in June when I was lucky enough to have fine, sunny weather – amazing luck for a region that is often overcast and rainy! Here I am sharing some tips on what you should pack when hiking the Ullswater Way and my complete packing list for my […]
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The last stretch of road leading from the tiny village of Patterdale to the Old View B&B (and shepherd’s hut) felt like a truly victorious one. My day had begun 8 hours earlier in Pooley Bridge, where I hiked 12 miles along the western shoreline of Ullswater following the Ullswater Way. My feet were tired […]
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You’ve planned where you are going to stay, what to do and maybe which walks to take – but this post has all those little practical tips and tricks which will save you time and help you get ready to make your Lake District adventure run a little more smoothly. Here are 12 things to […]
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That sweet anticipation of planning and booking a new trip. As thoughts move towards summer, I’ve put together a little guide of my six go-to books for planning your Lake District adventure. All of these books I own and have loved and used in various ways since moving to the Lake District two years ago. […]
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