The Lake District (England)

...been there almost annually for the past 15 years, it struck me that now might be as good a time as any to give you my perspective. Let me point out straight away, that I am NOT a born hiker or a camper (mmm, ducky). To me, ‘fell walking’ is an explanation of my horizontal position vis-à-vis the pavement on New Year’s Eve, not a healthy outdoor activity. I just felt the need to put pen to paper (figuratively at least) to show those who view areas ...
...walk, nay even hike in the countryside (or even up a hill or two) – I’d just rather not do it knowing that the weather is already bad – getting caught out in it is another matter. THAT WEATHER Yes, let’s get this bit out of the way first. With the exception of high summer, I have now visited The Lakes in all seasons (well, all school holidays anyway), and I have to say that I now know how the lakes got there! It never fails to amaze me how hurt ...

BNibbles 02.01.2004 (06.01.2004) · Read full review
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I considered the wisdom of doing yet another travel review for surely now I have written sufficient reviews for this month's competition and yet I still felt one was missing, one which I need to write for a special reason. Throughout the years most of my UK holidays have been taken with my friend Ann whether or not we were in already in a relationship those yearly holidays were meant for us alone an affirmation of our long friendship and doing things ...
...as our holiday drew near the sense of anticipation would have us both caught up in the grip of excitement. Our holidays had to be prepared right down to the last detail, as Ann's health was always poor and sharing the driving our route would need to take in rest stops for us both. I was suffering then from stress myself and little did I know that this would be our penultimate proper holiday. So travel with me on a journey through the land of poets ...

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Ah, the Lake District. Just thinking about it brings back memories of perfect summer days, with limitless views (I think this day happened in about 1996 and has never happened since). The Lake District is by far my favourite place in England. I am lucky enough to live within easy driving distance, so I tend to spend quite a lot of weekends there climbing the hills and generally enjoying the scenery. The weather is not often great, but even in midst ...
...of its own. The Lakes is not all about climbing mountains though. Throughout the region there are walks that can be attempted easily by people with vertigo, lakes and rivers to explore and towns and villages where you can eat and drink to your hearts content. Getting there ========== The easiest way to get to every part of the Lakes is via the M6, which can be joined at Birmingham to the south and approaching Scotland to the North. The majority ...

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...we chose to go to the Lake District instead. Considering that we've both visited the Lake District twice 10 to 15 years ago, we weren't expecting many surprises. This was going to be a short overnight break for us city-dwellers looking for a breath of fresh air. The journey took about three hours from London Euston and we alighted at Oxenholme station. A £3.50 national rail ticket and a thirty minute ride got us from Oxenholme to Windermere. A fifteen ...
...laterooms.com. The room was nothing spectacular, but it was cosy and clean and was at the top of the lodge, so it had a neat little sloping roof. Mind you, it was a clear glass shower right next to the double bed, so no privacy there; but since we're married anyway, it made no difference to us! There was a notice though, which stated that showers were not to be taken after 11pm. If you like having the regular midnight shower, that ...

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...review of my trip around the Lake District this weekend. I will try and give you an idea about how foot and mouth is still effecting this area. I will point out that with just a small amount of care, it will be a normal holiday meaning foot and mouth should not prevent you enjoying this wonderful area. AIRA FORCE ********** Aira Force is a lovely waterfall, which is approximately 30 metres high in the National Park. Its on the way between Penrith ...
...if you coming from the North or East this is a good point on entry into the Lake District. I would say it had approx. 80 car parking spaces on site for which there is a charge of £2.50 for 4 hours. However car-parking tickets are valid in any other National Trust car parking as long as you ticket has not expired. Car parking is free to National Trust members and while we where there you could join for approx. £21.00. The Waterfalls themselves are ...

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Beneath the beautiful Skiddaw Mountains and the placid shores of Derwent Water nestles the picturesque town of Keswick. Indeed you look you cannot help but be impressed by the imposing majesty of the surrounding countryside which ever way you look. To get to Keswick by road perhaps the easiest way is via the M6 to junction 40 (Penrith) and then a short journey of perhaps 20 minutes down the A66. If you travel by rail then go to Penrith and from ...
...well sign posted but beware the one at the local supermarket which imposes a charge of £5 if you stay for more than three hours, and as there is so much to see believe me you will. Walking through the town I found much to my surprise that I didn’t see any fast food outlets such as Burger king or Kfc although I suppose that someone may correct me on this. That said there is a diversity of place to eat both in and out. I found a little shop ...

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Back in the days BC (Before Children) I was a regular lake district visitor and like nothing better than a quick (Well by quick I really mean slow) trek up the highest mountains in England, Scafell being the highest peak and I am sorry without going to get the map I can not give you the height but my perception is very steep, very beautiful and well worth the effort. Now my kids are almost old enough to be dragged up without the need for a carry ...
...of a return visit. The great thing about the lake district is the diversity of scenery as the title suggests - lots of lakes but also mountains and forest land. The most famous of the lakes is Windermere, this is the most accessable and very beautiful, and whilst I am sure the locals love the revenues brought in by the countless number of tourists that come here and think they have then 'done the lakes' I am sure they won't mind me advising you ...

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Nothing can compare to the Lake District. You can use as many metaphors as you like, churn out a million similes if you wish, but will you come close to describing this thing of beauty? Of course, you have guessed it… I love the 'Lakes' and have been venturing there for almost ten years. However this last few years has seen less and less visits due to having toddler in the house, but I ain't complaining. So what does it have to offer? Well, let ...
...is the very popular Windermere at the foot of the district, frequented by all and sundry, beautiful but over crowned in summer. Then by contrast you have daunting Wastwater, overshadowed by the brooding Scafell range, whose ripples send shivers down your spine. And you have Ullswater in the North East, Coniston in the south Bassenthwaite and Derwent Water in the northern lakes and there's Buttermere and Crummock Water to name but two more. Whenever ...

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The Lake District National Park has to be one of the most beautiful places in England. There is so much to do and so many places to see that there is enough information to write a book let alone an opinion! What I intend to do is tell you about the places that I love in the Lake District and hopefully you will get an idea about whether you would like to visit. Each time that I have stayed in the Lake District either for a holiday or just for a couple ...
...get very busy indeed in the high season. Just south of Ambleside is Lake Windermere with boats for hire and organised cruises. You can also catch a boat from Bowness on Windermere across the lake in order to walk up to Near Sawrey and on to Hawkshead. The town of Windermere is popular, also getting crowded in high season. In the southern part of the Lake District, the village of Coniston dominated by the craggy Old Man of Coniston, 2,635 feet high, ...

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...of petersmyth1, I have visited the Lakes only thrice. The first time, in nineteen oat-cake, it rained. The second time, in nineteen black-bun, it rained. This time, on 19 June 2001, it positively piddled. Serves you right, you may say. Go to Skye, as usual. Aspen is, of course, attracted to dreich weather. Anyway, this is not an opinion about the Lakes in general. A review of War-and-Peace proportions would not do justice to this scenic and historical ...
...a snapshot of life in the Lakes in general, and while specific to one location, or even one pub, also has broader relevance to the area as a whole. Alternatively, maybe I couldn’t be @rsed suggesting a new category, and just wanted to post it now. You know me – you decide. There follows three separate bits. And that is the extent of my aspirations to be a sub-editor. PRE-AMBLE(side) – (Harh! first bad joke) My probably un-noticed ...

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...but i do definately realise the downsides to it. I have close ties with the lake district - i currently live only 1hour away(uni in lancaster) and spend many of my holidays there, probably 2 or more weeks in a year. Also my sister lived there (Ambleside) for 4 years so i have a bit alternative view also. The reason why i love the Lake District so much is mainly the mountains and the scenery. Other than my office job i love to be trampling or scrambling ...
...by far the best scenery in England and is perhaps only beaten in Britain by highland Scotland (though i prefer "the lakes" myself). For those of you that don't know the Lake District is Englands biggest and i think most popular national park. It is located in the North West of England, about 2 hours North of Manchester. Not surprisingly the Lake District takes its name from the fact it has many Lakes, these are there because it has the highest rainfall ...

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...and am looking out of the window at some of the most amazing scenery in England. I am lucky to work in the South Lake District and my work area covers six hundred square miles of mountains, lakes and forests. Our main office is in Kendal town center but we have a branch office in Windermere which is where I am today. Let me tell you a little about the world I am blessed to work in. LOCATION Mid way up the left hand side of Geat Britain. From the ...
...signs for Kendal and the south lakes. From there you have the choice of Kendal, Ulverston, Windermere, Bowness, Amblside, Coniston,Hawkshead, Kirkby Lonsdale and other little towns to numerous to mention. There is also train stations at Kendal and Wineremere. I will give a brief outline of each of the main towns. KENDAL Situated just off the A591, Kendal is the main town for shopping. It has all the main supermarkets as well as the expected high ...

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I absolutely love the Lake District - I don't live too far away (about an hour and a half), so have the odd (long) day trips there, but have also holidayed for the odd week with family staying at the fantastic White Cross Bay - which I can highly recommend if you are thinking about visiting the Lake District (see my review on South Lakeland Parks - www.southlakelandparks.co.uk). The Lake District is England's largest National park and includes Scafell ...
...are traditional food such as the Cumberland sausage and Kendal mint cake, old traditions such as hound trailing and rush-bearing and it was the home of my many of our nation's favourite writers: William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and the creator of Postman Pat - John Cunliffe. The cool, clear Lake Windermere is unbeatable! As well as being amazing scenery that is hard to beat, the lake is also important for the natural habitats of the water, the ...

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have travelled to the lake district twice now, and I would classify it a 'sexy place'. I also have another trip there in October 2001 (this month) for two weeks, and I really can't wait!. Around the lake district, you can escape the hustle and bustle of life, relax, unwind and take in all of the natural beauty, and believe me, their is lots of that. The main reason I have written this opinion is to show the independant backpacker how to travel the ...
...cheapest way to travel to the lake district is by coach. National express, for example, do a bargain fare from Milton Keynes for £35 return. The coach stops off at all the major stops (windemere, keswick, grasmere etc) If you are looking to take your bike, then obviouslly a train is best for this. www.thetrainline.com have some special priced Virgin tickets if you book in advance. The coach takes around 5-7 hours to reach windemere, and the train ...

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...I used to live in the Lake District when I was a little girl and then I moved down south at the age of five, ever since I have always come back to the Lake District up to two times a year as I can seam to stay away. This corner of England is just beautiful and is a must visit at least once in your life time. WHAT IS IT LIKE IN THE LAKE DISTRICT................. Well to put it this way you know when you have arrived as all of a sudden you are hit ...
...height and beauty and at the bottom of the mountains are the most beautiful crisp blue lakes that you would be quite happy to jump in to on a hot day. This picturesque land is breathtaking and stunning, it's quite hard to find the right words as all you can say when you first get there is WOW.........I am still saying this after 17 years and I know what it looks like if I shut my eyes and want to go to a good place. WHAT IS THERE TO DO...................... ...

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