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# Look With New Eyes

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- [4 of the best independent bookshops in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/4-of-the-best-independent-bookshops-in-the-lake-district/) - From Beatrix Potter to Arthur Ransome, John Ruskin, Wordsworth, Coleridge, and the Romantics, the Lake District has long been a source of inspiration for authors, writers, and poets. There is something quite wonderful about visiting a bookshop in an unfamiliar area—browsing the local authors, picking up a map or a specific guide to an area,
- [The complete guide to visiting Grasmere in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-complete-guide-to-visiting-grasmere-in-the-lake-district/) - Most famous for the poet William Wordsworth and the quaint, old Grasmere Gingerbread shop, the village of Grasmere sits in the heart of the Lake District and is one of the most picturesque places to visit. This guide will help you plan your visit to Grasmere, decide what to do and where to eat, and
- [5 things to do in the Lake District in spring ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/5-things-to-do-in-the-lake-district-in-spring/) - Spring is one of the best times to visit the Lake District. From March to May the villages are awash with new blooms and blossom, longer, lighter days perfect for walks in the hills or by the lakes and fewer crowds than in the summer months. Here are a five fun things to inspire you
- [A complete guide to exploring Ullswater by ‘Steamer’ boat (2026)](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-complete-guide-to-exploring-ullswater-by-steamer-boat/) - Set amongst the towering eastern hills of the Lake District, Ullswater has a mystic, fjord-like quality. The second-largest lake in the national park is also one of my personal favourites. It is well worth spending a day or two in the region, and using the Ullswater Steamers is a straightforward way to explore the area Your complete guide to exploring Ullswater in the Lake District by boat
- [6 books to help plan your Lake District adventure](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/6-books-to-help-plan-your-lake-district-adventure/) - 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
- [The Best 12 Cafes in the Lake District (2026)](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-12-cafes-in-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [Easy Walks in the Lake District: Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Walk](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/easy-walks-in-the-lake-district-keswick-to-threlkeld-railway-walk/) - Looking for an easy and (mostly flat) walk to try around Keswick? The walk from Keswick to Threlkeld along the old railway line and the River Greta gorge is one of the National Park's ‘Miles Without Stiles’ routes, making it accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and cyclists and also makes a great family walk for children
- [Where to find the best independent shops in the Lake District ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/where-to-find-the-best-independent-shops-in-the-lake-district/) - Browsing small independent shops is one of my favourite things, especially when visiting a new village or town, from treating myself to something beautifully made by a local artist or maker that will remind me of my trip for years to come, to looking for a present for a friend or loved one. In addition,
- [5 highlights and a few reflections from Lake District and UK adventures in 2024](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/5-highlights-and-a-few-reflections-from-lake-district-and-uk-adventures-in-2024/) - Reflecting on the year gone has become a new tradition I've enjoyed doing in the last few years, one that has been made easier as I now sit down at the end of each month and record in my diary the highs and lows of each month, from tiny moments of joy to the things
- [10 of the best pubs in the Lake District for a post-walk drink ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/10-of-the-best-pubs-in-the-lake-district-for-a-post-walk-drink/) - One of the great joys of a day out in the Lake District is finishing a walk or adventure at one of the many traditional pubs. A place to warm up and swap stories by the fire on those days when the famous Lakeland wet weather sets in or a place to bask in a
- [The complete guide to visiting Ambleside in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-complete-guide-to-visiting-ambleside-in-the-lake-district/) - Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Ambleside makes a great place to base yourself on a trip to the Lake District, with plenty of options in the surrounding area for walking, outdoor adventures, or simply enjoying the scenery. Since moving to the Lake District in 2019, I've lived in Ambleside for
- [5 highlights and a few reflections from the Lake District in 2023](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/5-highlights-and-a-few-reflections-from-the-lake-district-in-2023/) - I had intended to sit down and write this in that gloriously liminal time between Christmas and New Year, which was spent at my mum’s in North Wales. But alas, lazy afternoon games of scramble and walks on the beach took over, and now here we are at the end of the first week of
- [How to get to the English Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-to-get-to-the-english-lake-district/) - 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
- [12 things to know before visiting the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/12-things-to-know-before-visiting-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [The best small lakes in the Lake District ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-best-small-lakes-in-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [Visiting Claife Viewing Platform from Bowness via the Windermere Chain Ferry ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/visiting-claife-viewing-platform-from-bowness-via-the-windermere-chain-ferry/) - Looking for easy and cheap things to do around Bowness in the Lake District? Visiting the Claife View Platform using the Windermere Chain Ferry is a great value morning or afternoon activity that can be extended to a full-day trip to explore the western shore of Windermere, Wray Castle, or Hilltop, home of Beatrix Potter.
- [Riding the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway in the Lake District ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/riding-the-lakeside-and-haverthwaite-steam-railway-in-the-lake-district/) - Find out all you need to know about taking the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway - perfect for rainy days or a family afternoon in the Lake District. The trip can also be combined with a cruise on Windermere for a full day of fun in the Lake District. We combined our boat cruise on Find out everything you need to know when taking the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway in the south of the Lake District
- [Easy walks in the Lake District: A circular walk of Buttermere Lake](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/easy-walks-in-the-lake-district-a-circular-walk-of-buttermere-lake/) - 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
- [A snowy April day & other stories from the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-snowy-april-day-other-stories-from-the-lake-district/) - Well, I didn't expect to be penning this first story from the Lake District on a snowy April day! I'm writing this from the village of Grasmere in the central Lakes, using ink and paper, which I will later type up on my laptop - a trick I sometimes do when I'm having a day
- [North Pennines Microadventure: camping, wild swimming and exploring Alston](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/north-pennines-microadventure-camping-wild-swimming-and-exploring-alston/) - Every summer, my pal and I try to arrange an annual camping trip to reset, recharge, and get back to basics. Previously, we have wild camped in the Lake District, but this year, we decided to leave the summer crowds behind and head off the beaten track to explore the very western fringes of Cumbria
- [Inspired by the Lake District: Q&A with Outdoor Adventurer and Writer Nic Hardy ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/inspired-by-the-lake-district-qa-with-outdoor-adventurer-and-writer-nic-hardy/) - 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
- [Letters from the Lake District - a Q&A with fell runner & orienteerer Nathan Lawson](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/letters-from-the-lake-district-a-qa-with-fell-runner-orienteerer-nathan-lawson/) - This week I’m giving you the longer, unedited version of my recent Q&A with fell runner and orienteerer Nathan Lawson, taken from my monthly newsletter, Letters from the Lake District. Each month I interview a different person with a strong connection to the Lake District – from artists to runners, writers to photographers. We dive
- [Capturing the tiny moments  - a snapshot of spring in a locked down Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/capturing-the-tiny-moments-a-snapshot-of-spring-in-a-locked-down-lake-district/) - One of the things I’m most grateful for during these days of lockdown is the change of my pace in my life. I’m aware how incredibly lucky I am to have this given time, with friends on the frontline and those homeschooling feeling a reverse. Whilst I've always loved the buzz of working in hospitality
- [Wild camping, skinny dipping & learning to run: 10 highlights from a heartfelt summer in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/wild-camping-skinny-dipping-learning-to-run-10-highlights-from-a-heartfelt-summer-in-the-lake-district/) - This post has been sat in my draft folder since early September when the summer days were melting into autumn, and the evenings outside still beckoned. Somehow the weeks have slipped past and suddenly? Well, it's almost Christmas. I had every intention of spending more time writing for my blog this summer, but I’ve found
- [Tiny adventures with big heart - June in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/tiny-adventures-with-big-heart-june-in-the-lake-district/) - I’m sat writing this in Mathelides a cool, airy Nordic cafe in Grasmere, with views over to Helm Crag. I had lunch here on my very first week in the Lake District back in April, and as I sit here and type, I’m reflecting on how incredible the last 3 months have been, and how
- [Castles, beaches and second hand books: a two day mini adventure to Northumberland by public transport](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/castles-beaches-and-second-hand-books-a-two-day-mini-adventure-to-northumberland-by-public-transport/) - The 7 am light is casting a thin, illuminated line over the North Sea as the train clatters over one of the three old bridges in Berwick upon Tweed, making its way south back to Newcastle. The sun is trying its hardest to peep through the hefty, dark clouds, as the railway line opens out
- [Hiking to England's highest hostel in the Lake District - a birthday adventure to Skiddaw House](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/hiking-to-englands-highest-hostel-in-the-lake-district-a-birthday-adventure-to-skiddaw-house/) - "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.
- [On the joy of coming home](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-the-joy-of-coming-home/) - Bleary-eyed, clutching my passport and a mass of belongings predictably tumbling out my overpacked day bag, I step off the plane and am instantly hit with a rush of cold air. An icy, British winter morning after 10 weeks in South America. I’d left temperatures of plus 25 degrees back in Lima, but secretly, I
- [My week volunteering with Oxfam at Glastonbury Festival 2016](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/week-volunteering-oxfam-glastonbury-festival/) - This was my second time volunteering with Oxfam at Glastonbury, my first was back in 2007, weeks after I'd graduated from university. After years of travelling, I found myself with summer at home and luckily I managed to get a prized volunteer place at the king of festivals - Glastonbury. Here is my lowdown on
- [Off the beaten track in Cornwall: A birthday weekend on the Lizard Peninsula](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/off-the-beaten-track-in-cornwall-a-birthday-weekend-on-the-lizard-peninsula/) - Despite being in my 30’s, birthdays still make me excited. Leading up to this one had been a hectic few weeks - returning from the Alps, catching up with friends and family in the Midlands and Wales and finally, a big, big change of moving to North Devon to be with B, who I met
- [On the joy of first light: Edinburgh](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/joy-first-light-edinburgh/) - Just gone 6am, and the dark November sky in my hostel room was beginning to lighten. I pull on yesterdays clothes, still slung next to the bed and search for my bobble hat and scarf, before quietly leaving my dorm room to sleep. On the landing, a few early birds mill around, making plans for
- [Hiking to the Fairy Pools, the Quiraing and seeing the Northern Lights! Weeks 5 & 6 on the Isle of Skye](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/workaway-diaries-isle-of-skye-weeks-5-6/) - After a fab weekend in the Outer Hebrides, it was back to all day reception for my last full week at the hostel. With the clocks going back, darkness began to descend on the bay from 4.30pm, leaving little time for any adventures until my next three days off. I've put together the highlights of
- [A weekend on the Isles of Harris and Lewis](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-weekend-on-the-isles-of-harris-and-lewis/) - 3 whole days off. I switched from cleaning bathrooms and dorm rooms this week, to daytime reception shifts to cover staff holidays. This increased hours during the day meant my workdays were condensed into four and I was given a long weekend. Given the decent looking weather forecast, I immediately set about planning a trip
- [Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls and Hiking to Brothers Point & Rudha Hunish - Week 3 on the Isle of Skye](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/workaway-diaries-isle-skye-week-three/) - After spending an evening trying to craft little stories and descriptions to each of the places I visited last week, I sighed when I read back the words, full of nature cliches and obvious comments about the continuous rain. It was frankly, a bit crap. Truth is, I’ve worked all 7 days this week to
- [Hiking the Old Man of Storr, Staffin Bay and Sligachan - Week 2 of the Isle of Skye](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/workaway-diaries-isle-of-skye-week-2/) - The weeks are flying by up here on the Isle of Skye already, days mixed with cleaning, hiking and my love of taking hundreds of pictures! Whilst the hostel is quiet during the weekdays, the past weekend was fully booked with groups of friends and families who made the space their own and somewhat forgot
- [Portree, Talisker Whisky Distillery and the Fairy Glen - Week 1 on the Isle of Skye](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/workaway-diaries-isle-of-skye-week-one/) - I've been here at my workaway on Skye, for just over a week and I have to say, I’ve felt at home straight away, no thanks to the super welcoming team I’m working with. The team is made up of three full-time staff (from Skye, Italy and New Zealand), a part-time Scottish lady and another workaway, from
- [Workaway Diaries: Working at The Cowshed on The Isle of Skye](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/workaway-diaries-working-at-the-cowshed-on-the-isle-of-skye/) - “The Isle of Skye, in October….Seriously’?! A friend of mine was bemused as to why I was going to work in Scotland in the darker, colder months of the year. But Skye has always had a place in my heart since I was a kid. Memories of summer holidays driving up from the Midlands plugged
- [Review and Key Takeaways from Traverse Travel Blogging Conference 2017](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/review-and-key-takeaways-from-traverse-travel-blogging-conference-2017/) - Last weekend, I hopped on a coach down to London for my second Traverse travel blogging conference, in need of some inspiration and keen to make new friends and connections. What is Traverse? Running since 2013, Traverse was set up by Michael Ball and Paul Dow as a way for bloggers to learn new skills,
- [A day in the life of a chalet chef](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-chalet-chef/) - Work. Mountain.Work.Play.Sleep. The rhythm of life for five months of working in the French Alps. I've done four seasons in total for two different companies in Morzine and Val D'Isere - one mid-market family company and one higher end gourmet company but generally, the days were the same. I had slightly more mountain time with
- [Valentines in Lithuania: From Vilnius, with love](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/valentines-lithuania-vilnius-love/) - Throw away the map and just get lost. One of my great loves of travelling.... This is a little photo journal of my Valentines Day in Vilnius when I was backpacking around Eastern Europe in winter, when the streets were fillled with lovers amongst the cool, frosty streets Old Town Vilinus Reach for the sky
- [How to volunteer at a music festival](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-to-volunteer-at-a-music-festival/) - Wide open fields, you and your mates, new bands and a few cheeky beverages - many of us have sweet memories of summer festivals gone by. These days, the reality is a weekend in a muddy field which will set you back over £200+. But there are alternative options. During a backpacking trip back in 2006,
- [On finding peace.....Hermaness Nature Reserve, the Shetland Islands](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/finding-peace-hermaness-nature-reserve-shetland-islands/) - I knew very little about Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland Islands prior to arriving for a month long work exchange at the most northerly hotel in the UK. I had arranged the placement on a total whim – I was tired of my hectic life in London and had quit my job to
- [Hitchhiking from London to Morocco - Part 1](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/hitchhiking-london-morocco/) - The story January. The month for big ideas, wild plans, new beginnings. A weekday evening, middle of the month, a group of friends gathered for dinner. Fran, a previous ski season colleague casually mentioned she was probably going to hitchhike to Morocco from London sometime this year and extended an open invitation to the group. The
- [On putting down roots - 5 years in the Lake District ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-putting-down-roots-5-years-in-the-lake-district/) - This month marks five years since I arrived in the Lake District. Two backpacks, no plan, just in need of a place to find my feet again and regroup. I’d recently returned from a backpacking trip in South America, newly single, no job and very little direction. This wasn’t uncommon for me. I happily spent
- [10 things to do in Rydal in the heart of the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/10-things-to-do-in-rydal-in-the-heart-of-the-lake-district/) - In the heart of the central Lake District, Rydal is easy to overlook en route to its more popular and well-known neighbours of Ambleside and Grasmere. From looking for caves and waterfalls to an unusual woodland sculpture trail, Rydal is an underrated hidden gem and one of my favourite spots in the Lake District. I’m From looking for caves and waterfalls to an unusual woodland sculpture trail, Rydal is an underrated hidden gem and one of my favourite spots in the Lake District - find out all the best things to do in Rydal here!
- [Easy Walks in the Lake District: Newby Bridge to Lakeside along the West Windermere Way ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/easy-walks-in-the-lake-district-newby-bridge-to-lakeside-along-the-west-windermere-way/) - Looking for easy walks in the south of the Lake District? This one-mile, relatively flat walk is a lovely leisurely option which connects the village of Newby Bridge to Lakeside, the southern terminus for boat trips on Windermere. This walk is also a fantastic addition to a trip on the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Steam Train Looking for a short walk in the south of the Lake District? Try this easy 1 mile walk from Newby Bridge to Lakeside with lovely views of the hills and ending at the foot of Windermere
- [Windermere by boat: cruising from Ambleside Waterhead to Lakeside](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/windermere-by-boat-cruising-from-ambleside-waterhead-to-lakeside/) - One of the finest things to do is a boat trip on one of the four lakes that allow commercial boat trips in the Lake District (Windermere, Coniston, Derwentwater and Ullswater). I’ve previously sailed two of the shorter routes on Windermere - the red route that runs between Ambleside Waterhead and Bowness and the peak
- [An autumn microadventure to the Ullswater Valley for a night in a Landpod](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/an-autumn-microadventure-to-the-ullswater-valley-for-a-night-in-a-landpod/) - There is something so rejuvenating about spending the night away from home, even if it is only in the next valley. In late October, we hopped on the penultimate bus from Windermere over the Kirkstone Pass to the Ullswater Valley and jumped off the bus into the darkness at Glenridding. Head torches on, we followed
- [Historic Lake District: Visiting the Arts and Crafts House of Blackwell](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/historic-lake-district-visiting-the-arts-and-crafts-house-of-blackwell/) - Set on the banks of Windermere, Blackwell is a Grade I listed house and one of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts design in the UK. The property was designed by Ballie Scott, one of the foremost designers in the Arts and Crafts movement, and built between 1889-1900. On a gloomy Saturday in late
- [A Complete Guide to Kendal Mountain Festival ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-complete-guide-to-kendal-mountain-festival/) - What is the Kendal Mountain Festival? One of the largest outdoor festivals in the UK, the Kendal Mountain Festival is held every year in mid November. It celebrates all things outdoors - from hiking to climbing, running to mountaineering, skiing to swimming through a series of talks, speaker events, film collections and outdoor events over
- [Inspired by the Lake District: a Q&A with Skiddaw House Hostel Warden Sue Edwards ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/inspired-by-the-lake-district-a-qa-with-skiddaw-house-hostel-warden-sue-edwards/) - Today, I’m sharing another Q&A from my monthly newsletter, Letters from the Lake District. This one is from Sue Edwards, who currently runs Skiddaw House Hostel, the highest and one of the most remote hostels in England. I visited Skiddaw House a couple of years ago for my birthday, and it's a truly memorable place
- [10 of the best small hills to climb in the Lake District ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/10-of-the-best-small-hills-to-climb-in-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [Where to find the best ice cream in the Lake District ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/where-to-find-the-best-ice-cream-in-the-lake-district/) - Summer in the Lake District can be a bit notoriously changeable - sunny skies one day and downpours the next, but whatever the weather, nothing beats treating yourself to ice cream after an afternoon by the lake, a walk in the hills or after wandering quaint villages such as Grasmere and Hawkshead. These are my
- [Walking the Cumbia Coast Path: Whitehaven to St Bees](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/walking-the-cumbia-coast-path-whitehaven-to-st-bees/) - Looking for a quieter walk in Cumbria beyond the busy paths and hills of the Lake District? Why not head off the beaten track to the coast for this spectacular clifftop walk on the wild edges of Cumbria? Starting in Whitehaven My walk begins in Whitehaven, a harbour that was once the second busiest port
- [Inspired by the Lake District: Q&A with author Ellie Wood](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/inspired-by-the-lake-district-qa-with-author-ellie-wood/) - 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 author Ellie Wood, who grew up in the Lake District and last year released her debut
- [A day trip to the Windermere Jetty Museum](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-day-trip-to-the-windermere-jetty-museum/) - On approach, there is a subtlety to the exterior of the Windermere Jetty Museum, designed intentionally to blend into the landscape and lakeshore. The museum began life in 1977, bought to life by local enthusiast George Pattinson who was proud to showcase his collection of boats that he had rescued and restored that would help
- [Exploring the remote Western Lake District: A birthday adventure to Eskdale ](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/exploring-the-remote-western-lake-district-a-birthday-adventure-to-eskdale/) - I've only been to the western region of the Lake District a handful of times since moving here four years ago. It requires a little effort to reach, a steepish hike from Borrowdale or Langdale, a drive over two of England's highest mountain passes, or a long division out to the west Cumbrian coast before
- [A long weekend in the Lake District - an itinerary for your first visit](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-long-weekend-in-the-lake-district-an-itinerary-for-your-first-visit/) - A long weekend is enough to fall in love with the Lake District. Even in the pouring rain or under the ever-present grey skies, a journey, a walk, a meal - the Lake District is likely to leave its mark on you. Most weekend and day guides to the area will usually direct your first
- [How to get to the Isles of Scilly: Sailing on the Scillionian III](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-to-get-to-the-isles-of-scilly-sailing-on-the-scillionian-iii/) - If your thinking of heading to the Isles of Scilly, you have two options to get to the islands. A short helicopter or aeroplane ride from either Lands End or Exeter or onboard the passenger ferry - the Scillonian III. On our recent trip, we opted for the slightly cheaper option of the boat, despite
- [A day trip to Clovelly, North Devon](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-day-trip-to-clovelly-north-devon/) - Moving to a new area is a treat. When I knew I would be moving down to North Devon for the summer, I began swotting up on things to do in the area, downloading the Lonely Planet guide and taking a trip to the tourist information as soon as I arrived. I'm a geek for
- [Trail running, face plants and my first 10k race - Learning to run in the Lake District Part 2](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/trail-running-face-plants-and-my-first-10k-race-learning-to-run-in-the-lake-district-part-2/) - This is the second part of my 'Learning to run in the Lake District' series - from 5k to my first 10k race at Kendal Mountain Festival You can read the first part of my journey on overcoming the stories we tell ourselves and my Couch to 5k journey here. We start on the 1st
- [Introducing Letters from the Lake District: a Q&A with Victoria from Feather & Wild](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/introducing-letters-from-the-lake-district-a-qa-with-victoria-from-feather-wild/) - This week I'm giving you a little taster from my monthly newsletter, Letters from the Lake District. Each month I interview a different person with a strong connection to the Lake District - from artists to runners, writers to chefs and we dive into everything from how the Lake District has inspired their work or
- [What to eat in Buenos Aires - and where to find it](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/what-to-eat-in-buenos-aires-and-where-to-find-it/) - Whilst living and working in a vineyard restaurant in New Zealand, many of my fellow chefs were from Argentina and Chile, the kitchen often a rowdy babble of Spanish. Occasionally, at staff meal times, we were treated to recreated dishes from South America. Jars of the delicious dulce de leche (caramel milk) were available at
- [Sunset Horse Riding and Asado in Mendoza, Argentina](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/sunset-horse-riding-and-asado-in-mendoza-argentina/) - "To go left, pull the reins like this and to make him stop, pull the reins back sharply". This was the one command I really cared about as I eyed my horse, Miguel, nervously. After bumping down a gravel road for half an hour outside of Mendoza with B and two girls from our hostel,
- [Island hopping in the Isles of Scilly](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/island-hopping-in-the-isles-of-scilly/) - Sailing into the Isles of Scilly from Penzance, it's clear that I had underestimated the breadth of the islands available to explore. With only 3 days until I was back at work, Dad and I decided it would be good to try to find one boat which did a bit of a tour, instead of
- [Seeing with new eyes: A spontaneous road trip around the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/seeing-with-new-eyes-a-spontaneous-road-trip-around-the-lake-district/) - After leaving the Hawkshead valley only once during being on lockdown at the hostel, I was beginning to feel frustrated and restless. At the end of April I also sustained a knee injury from running which rendered my usual adventures to shuffles around the hostel grounds. I missed going to find a random tarn or
- [In the windswept Bristol Channel: My day on Lundy Island](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/in-the-windswept-bristol-channel-my-day-on-lundy-island/) - "I've wanted to go to Lundy Island since I about was 5 years old" the woman in front of me excitably exclaimed as we handed over our boarding passes filling on to MS Oldenburg from the quay in Bideford. Having spent most of my time living in the Midlands, I had not heard of Lundy Island
- [Tiny Walks in the Lake District: Ambleside Bridge House to Low Sweden Bridge](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/tiny-walks-in-the-lake-district-ambleside-bridge-house-to-low-sweden-bridge/) - 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
- [Everything you need to know about hiking the Ullswater Way](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-hiking-the-ullswater-way/) - 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
- [What to pack when hiking the Ullswater Way](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/what-to-pack-when-hiking-the-ullswater-way/) - 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
- [A summer in North Devon: my 10 favourite places](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-summer-in-north-devon-my-10-favourite-places/) - The first week of September still brings out that nostalgic, back to school vibe in me, a time to reflect on the summer past before cosying down into autumn. I moved down to North Devon at the start of May with all the bounding enthusiasm of spending the summer by the sea. It’s been a
- [My Life in World Cups: from classroom days to Copacabana beach](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/my-life-in-world-cups-from-classroom-days-to-copacabana-beach/) - During the opening game of this World Cup, the BBC ran a campaign called #MyFirstWorldCup across social media with memories ranging from viewers black and white TV games to tales of hiding under the bed covers with a radio, way past bedtime. This set me off on a bit of trip down memory lane. Football
- [9 inspiring podcasts for travel bloggers](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/9-inspiring-podcasts-for-travel-bloggers/) - I'm the kind of person who rarely has a room in silence. Growing up, my house was always filled with either Radio 2 or Classic FM, song or discussion a constant hum in our daily life. There is something quite personal about audio - the voices speaking directly to you without the visual distractions of
- [My Big Winter Adventure: the plan for Argentina & Chile](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/my-big-winter-adventure-the-plan-for-argentina-chile/) - Back in March, in the heady warmth of the Alpine sunshine we roughed out plans for a big trip. It’s been 3 years since my last extended trip, a winter in Eastern Europe and 6 years since a long distance trip, living and working in New Zealand for two years, followed by 3 months in
- [Sleeping in sand dunes - A Norfolk Summer Microadventure](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/sleeping-in-sand-dunes-norfolk-summer-microadventure/) - It was a fortnight of change: a new job, a new place to live and to my joy - a whole new part of the country which lay undiscovered to me. Suffolk and Norfolk. On my first days off from work, I decided to take a leap of faith on the front of the first and
- [When is the best time to visit the Lake District?](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [Wild dips, new peaks and a reunion: Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/wild-dips-new-peaks-and-a-reunion-goodbye-2022-hello-2023/) - A rainy January afternoon is the perfect time to finally sit down and put the previous year's memories into words. Secretly, I write these yearly reviews as much for myself, a window into a previous time, a previous self. But if you are a little bit nosey and a little bit curious like me, I
- [A year of wild dips in the Lake District (and Scotland) in 2022](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-year-of-wild-dips-in-the-lake-district-and-scotland-in-2022/) - Last December, dreaming up goals for the New Year (many of which often go unfinished) and inspired by past happy memories of Lake District dips during my 3 and a bit years living here, I decided to set myself a challenge for 2022. To take a least one monthly dip in a lake, tarn or
- [The Lake District & Cumbria Gift Guide - supporting small creative businesses in 2020](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/lake-district-and-cumbria-gift-guide/) - At this time of year, it's oh so easy to hop on to Amazon, make a quick, generic purchase for friends and loved ones, and be done with it. But after a topsy-turvy year, it's not Amazon who are struggling; it's small businesses run by passionate, creative individuals who take the time to put love
- [What to pack for a day walking in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/what-to-pack-for-a-day-walking-in-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [My 7 favourite places to see autumn colours in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/my-7-favourite-places-to-see-autumn-colours-in-the-lake-district/) - 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
- [Top Deck: How to see the Lake District by open top bus](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/top-deck-how-to-see-the-lake-district-by-open-top-bus/) - An open top bus journey is an activity you are more likely to expect in a seaside town rather than a mountainous national park. It is a great way to see the scenery if you don't want to do a big walk or you have kids in tow and are looking for fun, unusual (fairly
- [A spring microadventure to Elterwater and the Langdale Valley](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-spring-microadventure-to-elterwater-and-the-langdale-valley/) - As the clocks ticked over from the Spring equinox, most of the UK including the Lake District was treated to an unusually spell of warm sunshine for March enabling carefree days where you can wander all day without a coat until dusk. A few weeks earlier, on a mission to make the most of seeing
- [My experience of hiking the Ullswater Way in two days](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/my-experience-of-hiking-the-ullswater-way-in-two-days/) - 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
- [A car-free budget adventure to Borrowdale, North Lake District in winter](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-car-free-budget-adventure-to-borrowdale-north-lake-district-in-winter/) - 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
- [Tiny moments of joy and a dozen Wainwrights: my 2021 in review](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/tiny-moments-of-joy-and-a-dozen-wainwrights-my-2021-in-review/) - 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
- [Quirky Accommodation in the Lake District: a night in a shepherd's hut in Patterdale](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/quirky-accommodation-in-the-lake-district-a-night-in-a-shepherds-hut-in-patterdale/) - 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
- [10 memories from the defining year of 2020 in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/10-memories-from-the-defining-year-of-2020-in-the-lake-district/) - A few days before Christmas 2019, sitting in Mathelidies cafe overlooking Helm Crag in Grasmere, I set out a vast series of exciting goals for the coming year ahead, goals which now seem whimsical such as visiting one new country, hiking the Cumbria Way, running a half marathon, dipping my toe into freelancing in social
- [Capturing autumn walking from Ambleside to Rydal Water + a life catch up](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/capturing-autumn-walking-from-ambleside-to-rydal-water-a-life-catch-up/) - And then suddenly, it was autumn. The fells have faded from the rich green to coopers and golds, the swathes of bracken on the hillsides now reduced to crisp skeletons. Misty mornings spent kicking through the invariably wet autumn leaves, the trails I run now thick with mud. Last Friday, after abandoning plans to tackle
- [How I came to live in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-i-came-to-live-in-the-lake-district/) - Standing in the middle of Booths supermarket in Keswick, I wasn’t quite sure what to do next. Where to go, how to fill the time. Tears of panic trickling down my face. Outside, the rain continued to pour down in the early March gloom. I had two hours before my interview at the youth hostel.
- [On the places that made me...Latrigg, the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-the-places-that-made-me-latrigg/) - “If you feel like it once you’ve unpacked, Latrigg is a nice easy hike, over there’. I followed Helen’s gaze outside my empty bedroom window, across the shallow river to a perfectly shaped hill, shrouded on one side in woods. Despite being around 350m, it looked huge. Whilst one part of me was keen for
- [Lockdown life in an empty Lake District hostel](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/lockdown-life-in-an-empty-lake-district-hostel/) - I’ve debated about whether to share my lockdown story over the last week. I’m aware that I’m writing this from a very fortune point of privilege, one in which sometimes feels so far removed from the physical, mental and financial hardship so many people are having to deal with and face during this global pandemic.
- [Five life lessons I've learned from a year of living in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/five-life-lessons-ive-learned-from-a-year-of-living-in-the-lake-district/) - Today marks one year since I moved to the Lake District. A still spring evening, staggering off the bus from Penrith with a backpack as big as me, a restless first night in an unfamiliar room with the sound of the River Greta roaring past. With the first light of the morning, Keswick’s beauty unfolded
- [3 lessons from 3 years of living in the Lake District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/3-lessons-from-3-years-of-living-in-the-lake-district/) - I stepped off the last bus from Penrith to Keswick in 2019 with a backpack full of belongings and zero expectations, unaware of the beautiful, incredible adventure about to unfold. As idyllic as it sounds, I wasn’t in the happiest of places at the time. I was recently back from a 3-month backpacking trip in
- [Learning to run in the Lake District - my Couch to 5k journey](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/learning-to-run-in-the-lake-district-my-couch-to-5k-journey/) - “All that I need is this moment, to send me away with a smile on my face….” whispered from my headphones. As I leaned against the fence post on the edge of Derwentwater, my body tired but full of endorphins, these words rang so true. I’d just run continuously for twenty minutes for the first
- [A winter season in the French Alps: January and February](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-winter-season-in-the-french-alps-january-and-february/) - After promising myself to do monthly updates from the Alps, the weeks slipped past. Days were filled with work, snowboard, work. Wednesday’s were typically a full day snowboarding or sleeping off work. So my photos have piled up and I’m now sat here at my desk back home, back out of the ski season bubble
- [The independent gift guide for thoughtful travel lovers](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/the-independent-gift-guide-for-thoughtful-travel-lovers/) - I love this time of year. The festive lights going up, town squares being transformed into ice rinks and sipping mulled wine in cosy locals. I'm often guilty of leaving my gift buying to the last minute. It’s so easy, we all know it, to jump on Amazon have a quick search and press buy.
- [My 2018 review: the year of adventure](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/my-2018-review-the-year-of-adventure/) - I sit and write this in Bariloche, the Argentine Lake District, a place I didn't even dream I would be at the end of 2017. I love going back over my photos and remembering all the small details and moments from the year, from catching up with a long lost friend, to the delicate autumn
- [Street Life in La Boca, Buenos Aires](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/street-life-in-la-boca-buenos-aires/) - On our last day in Buenos Aires, we fancied exploring an alternative district of the city and made our way to La Boca. On the edge of a shipyard, La Boca is a gritty, working-class area of the city, famous for its highly successful football team Boca Juniors and a host of colourful tin houses,
- [A slow Sunday in Buenos Aires](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-slow-sunday-in-buenos-aires/) - First light on a spring morning, in a brand new city. A combination of mild jet lag and early morning heat and light woke me early, a world away from the cold dark mornings we had left behind in Devon. Spring was awash in Buenos Aires, the the purple jarcanada trees still clinging on to
- [Day Trips from Riga: Jurmala](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/day-trips-from-riga-jurmala/) - The beach? In winter? Are you mad?! Probably, a little bit...But I was curious. I had never experienced frozen sand or blankets of snow hiding in sand dunes, so I hopped on the train to Majori, forty minutes outside of Riga to the beach resort of Jurmala. A ten minute walk beyond the town descends
- [An island escape: Great Barrier Island, New Zealand](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/an-island-escape-great-barrier-island-new-zealand/) - Sometimes your chips just come up nicely. Whilst doing the weekly ritual of browsing discount websites for a cheeky spring escape, I stumbled upon half price flight to Great Barrier Island. Not in Australia, but only a short flight from Auckland. After a busy start to the work season, I wanted to just chill - and let
- [Best Budget Eats in Riga, Latvia](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/best-budget-eats-in-riga-latvia/) - From Europe's largest market to Russian dumplings - Riga has plenty of budget conscious options for all tastes - from gourmet to simple, local food. On a recent trip to Riga, these were amongst my highlights. 1. Niklavs |Marstalu 1 - Decent value lunch spot Niklav's specialises in a mix of Latvian and European dishes.
- [Farewell 2014 - New Year's Eve Microadventure in the Peak District](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/farewell-2014-new-years-eve-microadventure-in-the-peak-district/) - "You're doing what for New Year's Eve?! Camping?!" It was a familiar reaction to a generic question leading up to the last day of the year. I craved something a bit different away from the usual house parties/Jool's Holland/overpriced nights out. On Boxing Day evening, many parts of the country were dusted by a blanket
- [Days Trips from Riga: Sigulda](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/days-trips-from-riga-sigulda/) - Riga is a little beauty covered in snow; the Art Nouveau rooftops all fairytale-like, but I was keen to get out to the countryside for a bit of peaceful hiking. 50 km from Riga, the town of Sigulda is the gateway to Latvia's largest national park - the Gauja. As well as a starting point for trails and hikes,
- [10 Highlights from backpacking Eastern Europe in Winter](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/10-highlights-from-backpacking-eastern-europe-in-winter/) - February was an offbeat choice to set off with a backpack to Eastern Europe. With a little money saved, I dithered for weeks over where to go - Central America or an African country were tempting, but flight prices were off-putting considering my tiny budget. Years back, when I lived in New Zealand, I remember how much
- [Healing a broken heart in Galway, Ireland](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/exploringgalway/) - When I woke up I was all alone With a broken heart and a ticket home And I ask you now, tell me what would you do If her hair was black and her eyes were blue I've travelled around I've been all over this world Boys, I ain't never seen nothin' like a Galway
- [A quick guide to geocaching](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-quick-guide-to-geocaching/) - A couple of years ago, myself and a group of friends had a catch-up weekend down in Poole, Dorset. On the coach ride down, we were researching ideas for quick and adventurous activities for our weekend and stumbled across geocaching in the National Trust's guide to 50 things to do before your 11 ¾'s (an
- [A winter season in the French Alps: The first 6 weeks](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-winter-season-in-the-french-alps-6weeks/) - And sometimes, the mountains call you back for another season, despite your words from five years ago that my season days were over. And you oblige. I applied for my fifth season on a whim after living a relatively settled life back home for almost two years. Normal life wasn't cutting it, it was time
- [A winter season in the French Alps: March and April](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-winter-season-in-the-french-alps-march-and-april/) - March After the deep snow and freezing temperatures of December and January, March was a welcome lightness. As we left for work in the mornings, the sun was now emerging over the mountains, the afternoon sunshine lasting low into the afternoon allowing lazy pre-work snoozes in a piste side bar before heading back the chalet to cook
- [6 points to consider before applying for a ski season job](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/6-points-consider-applying-ski-season/) - Deciding and applying to do a ski season is an exciting process but if you accept that first job offer that comes along, you may find your party animal mentality stuck in a quiet French hamlet for 5 months. Before sending out those CV's, take a minute to consider these points which will hopefully set
- [A summer microadventure in Exmoor National Park](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-summer-microadventure-in-exmoor-national-park/) - Early Saturday morning, in the midst of the long, hot summer heatwave. A rare day off together, we pondered how to make the most of the day. We'd made vague plans to go camping since May, but the tiredness of our seasonal jobs had always got the better of us. I was working the next
- [Isles of Scilly on a budget: a night at Longstone Lodge Hostel](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/isles-of-scilly-on-a-budget-a-night-at-longstone-lodge-hostel/) - I'd had my eye on visiting the Isles of Scilly for a really long time. But there has been one thing which has always put off: the cost. Not only is it £100 return on the ferry to even get to the islands, but the islands only budget option was camping. Now, I do love
- [Hitchhiking London to Morocco // Part 2](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/hitchhiking-london-to-morocco-part-2/) - Apologies, Part 2 has been a VERY long time coming! We are at the half point stage of our hitchhike adventure from London to Morocco - catch up on Part One. Day 4 The Lowdown and Drivers After a nights stay at my friend Jay's house from a previous ski season, we were back on
- [How much does it cost? One month in Argentina](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/how-much-does-it-cost-one-month-in-argentina/) - This post is a detailed look at our backpacking trip to Argentina at the end of December 2018 including accommodation, long distance and local transport, food, drink and activities. I'll admit, I'm massive a geek when it comes to tracking spending on trips - I find it really interesting to look back on in the
- [On the beauty of fleeting friendships whilst travelling](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-the-beauty-of-fleeting-friendships-whilst-travelling/) - "A quick walk to the waterfall"? Henry suggested as we made our way up the gangway and into the Icelandic town of Seyðisfjörðu. Our ferry had just arrived, departing Scrabster, the very tip of Scotland, 31 hours ago, sailing via the Faroe Islands to this tiny town in Eastern Iceland. I had met Henry in
- [What is it like to take a night bus in South America?](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/what-is-it-like-to-take-a-night-bus-in-south-america/) - If you plan on backpacking in South America, chances are at some point, you are going to take a night bus to cover some serious distance. I’ve put together a little lowdown on the four different experiences I had using night buses in Argentina, Chile and Peru - which were of varying quality from free
- [On prioritising a life of travel and experiences over climbing a career ladder](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-prioritising-a-life-of-travel-and-experiences-over-climbing-a-career-ladder/) - Fresh out of university, a social science degree in hand, I found myself at the doors of BBC Leicester in the early autumn of 2007. Having blagged my way into writing two articles for the student section of the local BBC website whilst in my final year at university, I had somehow managed to secure
- [On returning to the places you love and remembering who you used to be](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-returning-to-the-places-you-love-and-remembering-who-you-used-to-be/) - Standing in Crow Park, a short walk from Keswick, I can trace the outline of the fells and recall a vivid memory from many of the mountains which line the shores of Derwentwater and beyond. There’s the towering, imposing figure of Skiddaw, which I summited in an unexpected flurry of sleet the day after my
- [On the places that made me: Glencoe, Scotland](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-the-places-that-made-me-glencoe-scotland/) - “And this, this is the staff accommodation” gestured G the general manager, proudly. We paused on the outside deck of a wooden chalet style apartment in the fading May light, tinges of red and orange streaked across the sky above the imposing mountain of Bidean Na’am Ban. I couldn’t believe this was my new home.
- [On the places that made me: Ardent, the French Alps](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/on-the-places-that-made-me-ardent-the-french-alps/) - It was a dark, bitterly cold night when I arrived in Ardent on the last week of November. The flickering glow of lights from the dozen or so wooden chalets in the village providing the only light. It was my very first ski season in 2007. I was 22. And I had never been to
- [A Midsummer Feast: Barricane Beach Cafe, North Devon](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/a-midsummer-feast-barricane-beach-cafe-north-devon/) - When I arrived in North Devon in May, my sister had given me the Wild guide of the South West. In the last month, I've poured over it, making mental notes of the places I’d like to visit - and a careful note of one’s which involve food. After finishing mindless jobs, I suggested to
- [Visiting Tehidy Wood, North Cornwall in Bluebell season](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/tehidy-wood-in-bluebell-season/) - Every year, I look forward to a number of fleeting seasons -from the primroses and asparagus in April and May; to the crisp, golden leaves and glowing hedgerows of blackberries in autumn, I adore the ebb and flow of the British seasons. But there’s one season that I can’t wait for, and that’s bluebell season.
- [Light Night | Nottingham](https://www.lookwithneweyes.com/light-night-nottingham/) - In deep mid winter, Nottingham shakes off the dark nights by illuminating the city every February with Light Night. Nottingham Castle Hockley, Nottingham The Lace Market, Nottingham The Old Market Square, Nottingham - Science Experiments A little flavour of Light Night Nottingham Light Night 2016 from Look With New Eyes on Vimeo.

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