Great Asby Scar, Cumbria – A Walk From Above
A return to a favourite area for walking, Great Asby Scar and the surrounding high land. It is one of…
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Orrest Head – Wainwright’s First Lakeland Fell
The views of the Lake District from the top of Orrest Head are stunning. Yet the effort to get up…
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Blackwell – The Arts and Crafts House by Mackay Hugh Ballie Scott
On a wet August Bank Holiday Sunday in the English Lake District (I know it’s hard to believe) we took…
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Beech Hill Hotel – Luxury Overlooking Windermere
Beech Hill Hotel is well known as a luxury destination to stay in the heart of Cumbria. For a start…
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Luxury and Fine Dining At The Rothay Manor, Ambleside
By the scenic town of Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, Rothay Manor offers a truly enchanting experience…
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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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Wasdale – Drama and Beauty In The Lake District
It’s the most dramatic part of the Lakes isn’t it? The highest mountain, the deepest lake, the smallest church, and…
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A Trip Through Seaside Towns and Lakes of West Cumbria
On a recent family holiday we decided to stay in a little village called Beckermet, West Cumbria. We stayed in…
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Walking In Dentdale
I absolutely love cottage holidays. A converted farmhouse in the middle of lush countryside, roaring fires, home cooked food, fine…
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland – Lake District
There is something about snowfall that triggers childlike excitement in most people. Those of us who love walking in the…
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Appleby Castle – Great History, Strange Hotel
Appleby Castle is a historic landmark located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England. It has a fascinating history that spans over nine…
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A Stay at Combe Leigh Lodge, Orton, Cumbria
The beautiful, picturesque village of Orton, Cumbria combined with a luxury little cottage to stay in, what more could I…
