High Cup Nick Circular Walk From Dufton
High Cup Nick is a famous and dramatic geological formation in the Pennines of the Eden Valley, Cumbria. A classic,…
Welcome to our guide to Cumbria, with the magnificent Lake District.Glorious all year round, This is a landscape of true Lakeland icons.
Whether you’re seeking a challenging mountain day on the Langdale Pikes and Helvellyn or a gentle, accessible walk around Rydal Water, Cumbria offers an adventure for everyone.
Discover our favorite routes, find the perfect place to stay, and get all the tips you need for an unforgettable journey through one of the UK’s most beautiful regions.
Featured Cumbria Articles
A Stay At Ees Wyke Country House, Near Sawrey
A trip to the Lake District was in order and I headed to the pretty village of Near Sawrey to…
Hiking Helvellyn And Striding Edge
The route up to Helvellyn via Striding Edge is one of the most iconic in the UK, and the British…
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A Riverside Sanctuary in the Fells: My Stay at The Langdale Hotel & Spa
There is a specific kind of silence you only find in Great Langdale. It’s a valley carved by glaciers, guarded…
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A 5-Star Sanctuary Above Windermere: My Stay at Lindeth Fell
There are two ways to experience Windermere. There’s the bustling, ice-cream-and-ferry energy of the shoreline, and then there’s the quiet,…
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A Luxury Self-Catering Escape in the Heart of the Eden Valley: The Tufton Arms Hotel
I’ve known Appleby-in-Westmorland for years. It’s one of those places that feels like a well-kept secret—the “jewel of the north…
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Stepping Into the Storybook: A Visit to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm
There are museums, there are historic houses, and then there is Hill Top. Walking up the garden path in Near…
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A Walker’s Guide to Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
There’s a special feeling to Kirkby Stephen. While Penrith and Appleby guard the northern end of the Eden Valley, Kirkby…
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St. Anne’s Hospital (Almshouses): A Hidden Gem in Appleby-in-Westmorland
When I’m in Appleby-in-Westmorland, one of my favourite things to do is walk the length of Boroughgate. You start at…
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The Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria: A Visitor’s & Photographer’s Guide
For one week every June, the quiet, historic market town of Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, is transformed. It becomes the site of…
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Thirlmere Infinity Pool In The Lake District
The natural Infinity Pool that sits above Thirlmere in the English Lake District has become a popular spot for those…
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Wild Swimming In Rydal Water, Lake District
Rydal Water in the English Lake District is always a joy no matter the activity you came for. I have…
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The Little Church of St Olaf, Wasdale Head, Cumbria
sign on the door of st Olaf’s church, Wasdale
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Keswick Camping and Caravanning Club Site
If you want a campsite in the Lake District, Cumbria that is walking distance to Keswick centre and is literally…
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High Cup Nick Circular Walk From Dufton
High Cup Nick is a famous and dramatic geological formation in the Pennines of the Eden Valley, Cumbria. A classic,…
