Trip Planning - Look With New Eyes https://www.lookwithneweyes.com Stories and travel guides from the Lake District Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:19:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-lwne-logo-black-rgb-861px@72ppi-32x32.jpg Trip Planning - Look With New Eyes https://www.lookwithneweyes.com 32 32 127582044 6 books to help plan your Lake District adventure https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/6-books-to-help-plan-your-lake-district-adventure/ https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/6-books-to-help-plan-your-lake-district-adventure/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:19:10 +0000 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/?p=5874 That sweet anticipation of planning and booking a new trip! From those who have visited the Lake District several times and need new inspiration to those who have never visited the national park, these six books will help you plan a memorable trip to one of England’s most scenic regions. If you are already in […]

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]]> https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/6-books-to-help-plan-your-lake-district-adventure/feed/ 0 5874 The Best 12 Cafes in the Lake District (2025) https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-12-cafes-in-the-lake-district/ https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-12-cafes-in-the-lake-district/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:37:54 +0000 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/?p=6982 Having lived in the region for six years now, I have tried a fair few of the cafes in the Lake District – from early morning breakfasts pouring over an OS map to plan the day’s adventures to long, lazy lunches with friends and happy post-hike coffee and cafe treats. These are the 12 cafes […]

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]]> https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-12-cafes-in-the-lake-district/feed/ 0 6982 The best small lakes in the Lake District  https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-small-lakes-in-the-lake-district/ https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-small-lakes-in-the-lake-district/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:40:15 +0000 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/?p=9380 In terms of lakes, Windermere, the largest lake in England, is certainly the most popular and well-known of the lakes in the Lake District. Its sisters, Ullswater, Coniston and Derwentwater, are also popular, and pleasure boats allow easy and enjoyable access for all. But there are also several small lakes to enjoy! One of the […]

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]]> https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-small-lakes-in-the-lake-district/feed/ 0 9380 When is the best time to visit the Lake District? https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-the-lake-district/ https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-the-lake-district/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:37:10 +0000 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/?p=7220 A visit to the Lake District can be beautiful at any time – from warm summer days by the lake to the autumn colours in the valleys and the first snow on the hills, but what are the pros and cons of visiting in each season? Having worked in retail and hospitality in the Lake […]

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]]> https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-the-lake-district/feed/ 2 7220 12 things to know before visiting the Lake District https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/12-things-to-know-before-visiting-the-lake-district/ https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/12-things-to-know-before-visiting-the-lake-district/#respond Thu, 15 Jul 2021 17:29:30 +0000 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/?p=5963 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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]]> https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/12-things-to-know-before-visiting-the-lake-district/feed/ 0 5963 How to get to the English Lake District https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-to-get-to-the-english-lake-district/ https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-to-get-to-the-english-lake-district/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:14:10 +0000 https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/?p=5349 Tucked up in the far northwest of England just below the Scottish borders, the Lake District is the jewel in the English National Parks crown. Easily accessible by car or a variety of public transport options, it is the perfect place for a short holiday or a stop on a longer UK road trip. The […]

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