Welcome to winter 2022/23! So far not very wintry but there’s still time for a big freeze. There’s plenty who would say winter is the best time of year in the Lakes. Snow covered mountains look magnificent in the sunshine and providing the roads are still clear it is well worth doing a Lake District […]
The 16 drives on my website cover many of the finest parts of the Lake District but one part I didn’t manage to incorporate was the beautiful Newlands valley which is the most direct driving route between Keswick and Buttermere. This minor road, also known as Newlands Pass, must be one of the most scenic […]
As the summer fades away and the crowds disperse, Autumn is a wonderful time to explore the ever scenic Lake District. There is still a bit of warmth in the sunshine which also hugely enhances the wonderful autumn colours as they slowly appear through October and November. It is well worth a trip just to […]
It’s summer 2022 already! Time flies. Always a busy time of year in the Lake District with the peak in visitor numbers and so many attractions and activities available. The last 2 summers have been badly affected by Covid restrictions and a lot of visitors staying local unable to go abroad. This summer it feels […]
Hello spring 2022! Easter is always a good turning point in the Lake District year with spring in full bloom and all attractions opening up or opening longer. The weather might still be changeable but a later Easter this year at least means more daylight and more opportunity to explore the area and discover more […]
Wouldn’t it be great if you could travel around the Lake District with your very own tour guide telling you about every attraction and landmark along the way and every turn you need to take. Well now you can do exactly that with brand new Audio Drives! In partnership with Voicemap, the drives are voice […]
There’s a lot to be said for visiting the Lake District in winter. There’s a lot less other visitors than the rest of the year for a start so its easier to get around and visit attractions. Yes you will need to wrap up warm but a crisp and sunny day with snow on the […]
Autumn is a magical time of year in the Lake District. The autumn colours are awesome and can be enjoyed throughout the area with deciduous woodland and seasonal vegetation covering large parts. It’s always better to see it on a sunny day but autumn can still have plenty of those and even some warmth on […]
In the far south east corner of the Lake District, sandwiched between the southern half of Windermere lake and Kendal, you will find the picturesque Winster and Lyth valleys. Despite being within the National Park and so close to some very popular areas, these two adjacent valleys are not well known amongst visitors and you […]
19th July 2021 was the day England finally saw an end to formal Covid restrictions. Although cases continue to rise and there will be plenty of people who are wary of letting their guard down too soon. Lake District attractions, accommodation and food venues may still have their own procedures in place and even if […]