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The Lake District offers beauty and escape in equal measure. The magnificent mountains, mesmerising lakes and quaint villages, the regions culture, the history – a new vista at every turn, beauty all around - there’s truly something here for everyone. We’ve tried to steer away from the where the masses roam and have selected the less well trod paths that we feel are that extra bit special.
Ullswater Lake
Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District at 7.5 miles long. It is on average 3/4 mile wide and has a maximum depth of 205 feet.
Blea Tarn
Blea Tarn, is in valley between Little Langdale and the larger Great Langdale. Brilliant views of Lingmoor and Pike of Blisco and other surrounding Langdale fells.
Stanley Ghyll Force
A 60 foot high waterfall in a dramatic deep and narrow gorge. Just off the minor road through Eskdale, near the Eskdale Railway at Dalegarth.
Stockley Bridge
An old packhorse bridge located at the head of Borrowdale where the path forks to head up to either Styhead Pass or Allen Crags Gill.
Raven Crag
Raven Crag is a fell in the English Lake District that overlooks Thirlmere reservoir. It has subsidiary summits The Benn and Castle Crag.
Devoke Water
A small lake in the west region, it lies on Birker Fell, 1 km to the west of the road between Ulpha & Eskdale. It is the largest tarn in the Lake District.
Thirlmere
Thirlmere Valley, large reservoir and steep fells. The Helvellyn ridge lies to the east of Thirlmere.
Buttermere
Buttermere Lake is one of the best round-the-lake walks in the Lake District.
Slater’s Bridge
17th Century packhorse bridge spanning the River Brathay.
Rydal Caves
Located on the slopes of Loughrigg Fell, Hop over the rocks over the water inside of the cave, but don't fall in!
Brant Fell
Just a short walk from Bowness-on-Windermere. It is the subject of a chapter of Wainwright's book The Outlying Fells of Lakeland. It reaches 629 feet (192 m).
The Old Boat House
At Pooley Bridge, Ullswater. Stunning views over the Lake and the nearby fells - a romantic get away.
Kelly Hall Tarn Torver
Located about 1 km south-south-east of the village of Torver. Its name is said to be derived from a nearby building that has since disappeared.
The Lone Tree
This stand alone birch tree in Buttermere looking so delicate amongst the wild and rugged hills all around it.
Rydal Water
Always offering amazing views, and different perspectives in different seasons, Rydal Water has something for everyone with its various walks and places to visit.
Lake District, Low Wood Jetty
The view across the lake is breathtaking. With the location being in between Windemere and Ambleside is ideal.
Wast Water
Set in a valley surrounded by mountains, this glacial lake features nature trails and fantaastic views.
Holker Hall & Gardens
With the estate overing some 17,000 acres of beautiful countryside in England’s South Lakeland.
Helvellyn Striding Edge
The third highest fell in England. Striding Edge is the famous and renowned ridge that flanks the south eastern passage to Helvellyn.
Derwent Water
Occuping part of Borrowdale & lies immediately south of the town of Keswick. It is both fed & drained by the River Derwent.
Cathedral Quarry
Long-abandoned small network of inter-linked quarries originating back to the 16th century in Little Langdale
Aira Force Waterfall
A spectacular waterfall dropping 65 feet down a ravine into a rocky pool and is set in beautiful ancient woodland and a network of trails weaving its way from Ullswater and beyond.
Hodge Close Quarry
Dramatic Hodge close it was a green slate quarry in the Tilberthwaite Valley, near Langdale. First quarried in the 19th century right up until the 1960s.
Wray Castle
Sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere you will find the gothic Wray Castle and its grounds. Including cafe, shop and adventure play grounds.
Windermere
The most popular tourist attraction in the Lake District, Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. Enjoy a cruise with Lake Cruises.
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