The Lake District is famous for its hills – from England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, to the towering grandeur of Helvellyn. But sometimes, time, weather, or mobility doesn’t allow for a big hill walk, and the Lake District also has plenty of small hills that can still pack a punch for views without the longer […]
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I recently ran a series in my monthly newsletter, Letters from the Lake District, called Inspired by the Lakes, where I interview people who have lived, worked or were inspired by the Lake District. This was my Q&A with outdoor adventurer and writer Nic Hardy, who has undertaken a range of adventures in the Lake […]
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Heading out into the hills is one of the best ways to soak in and experience the beauty and drama of the Lake District. But what do you need to pack to make sure you have an enjoyable and safe day walk in the Lake District? After almost three years of living in the Lake […]
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The quiet days of January with fleeting daylight, unpredictable weather and the land still in its winter slumber. I stand on the shorelines of Derwentwater in Crow Park at 3 pm and watch the sun begin to drift from the horizon, a fizzing of excitement to be heading out on my first overnight adventure of […]
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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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“What a remarkable place”, Albert mused as his eyes gazed out through the window over the next section of the Cumbria Way, earthy brown from the spring heather and disappearing off into the afternoon drizzle. The path was guarded by various fells (Cumbrian/Old Norse for hills/mountains) with wonderfully mysterious names: Great Calva, Knott and Bowscale. […]
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If you are looking for an easy, scenic walk in the Lake District, a circular walk around Buttermere lake is a perfect choice, with views of the towering Fleetwith Pike on a clear day and cheeky little ice cream stop halfway around! The walk at a glance Type of walk Circular lake walk with a […]
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