Walk Up Haystacks And Around Buttermere
The climb of Haystacks combined with a walk around Buttermere is a Lake District favourite for myself and many people. I have done this in many weather conditions and in different seasons and it never…
Cumbria, a county in the North West of England that is very well known for travel and walks especially the area of the Lake District. There is so much more to Cumbria than that of course
The climb of Haystacks combined with a walk around Buttermere is a Lake District favourite for myself and many people. I have done this in many weather conditions and in different seasons and it never…
Orton Scar and Great Asby Scar. Two adjoining fantastic and unique landscapes nestled high, side by side, not too far from home. Time to get up at the ‘crack of dawn’ I thought. A good…
A beautiful lakeside walkalong the shores of Ullswater, welcome to one of my favourites. This 6.5 miles walk from Howtown to Glenridding is truly one of the best low level walks in the Lake District…
As I showed in a previous post the horses had been washed down in the Eden River as they had been for centuries, ready for potential buyers and, maybe, run out on the ‘flashings’. To attract…
These two gentleman have obviously just purchased new sun hats – do you think they got a BOGOF deal? Appleby Horse Fair is great for people watching. It attracts gypsy characters from all over Great Britain…
I managed to get a few hours down at the River Eden at Appleby Gypsy Fair. For those of you not familiar with this fair it is the annual gathering of English, Scottish, Welsh and…
Wow! Yes, a word I kept saying over and over again during what I can describe as an emotional and exhilarating experience. Anyone that knows me personally or via here on BaldHiker will know that I…
After pounding the fells or escaping to nature the Lake District of Cumbria is packed with places of all sizes to relax and enjoy. Hawkshead, between the lakes of Windermere and Coniston is very much…
Nestled deep within the English Lake District between the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead sits Tarn Hows, a beauty spot accessible to the masses. Away from the big touristic lakes and towns but with car…
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Castlerigg Stone Circle is an ancient site that has captured the imagination of many. Standing on a natural amphitheatre, the stone circle is believed to date back…
Cross Fell’s summit stands at 893 metres (2,930 ft). The highest point along the whole of the Pennines and it is the highest point in England outside the Lake District, albeit still in Cumbria. It stands high…
Twas a perfect day for a fresh air wintry stroll. The sun arose in the sky and was time to take in a different view of The Lake District than getting high on the mountains….