… to visit The Lake District, UK
This isn’t a typical “Wishlist post” as today I’d like for those of you who have been to the Lake District to share your thoughts on this destination with me. I’m going to be visiting the UK at the end of this month so every opinion will be precious. That being said (or, in this case, written!)… What are your favourite viewpoints near the Lake District? Any tips? Advices? Best attractions? Please share!
.
… visitar o Lake District, no Reino Unido.
Este não é um dos habituais “whislist posts”, uma vez que hoje gostava que quem já visitou o Lake District pudesse partilhar as suas impressões acerca deste destino comigo. Vou visitar o Reino Unido no final deste mês, pelo que cada opinião é preciosa. Tendo dito isto (ou escrito, neste caso!)… Quais são as vossas sugestões de melhores locais para apreciar as vistas? Alguma dica? Conselhos? Façam o favor de partilhar!
all images via Google
Edited: Lake District –> Here!
1001 Scribbles 
Oh, and a car would be a huge asset there.
Yes, I’ll be renting a car. It makes it easier when you don’t have much time to stay at a place and visit
Personally, I think the Lake District is a gem of a destination. I really like the northern part of the lakes, from Ambleside to Keswick and the surroundings. I’d suggest the following places to visit, depending on how much time you’ll have. There’s a nice walk around Buttermere, with a lovely drive down from Keswick through the Honister pass. A walk up Catbells on a good day is exhilarating. You can even take a ferry from Keswick to the foot of that hill. There’s a circle of stones at Castlerigg near Keswick, with Blencathra in the distance. Another fantastic walk at Elter water, through Little Langdale. If you like the English romantics, a visit to Dove cottage in Grasmere is worthwhile, with its Wordsworth associations. There’s lots more to see, and even more that I haven’t visited yet, but it will take much longer than a comment 🙂 I should really write a blog post about lakeland.
Thank you so much for your suggestions. I really appreciate it. Writing a blog would be a great idea. I’d be a follower as I’m really intrigued by the beauty of England =)
Thanks! I do have a blog, mostly with photography, and a lot of my images over the last few years were from England, as I lived there. I only have a few posts from the Lake District, which you can find by following the tag: https://jabriffa.wordpress.com/tag/lake-district/
I hope you like them, and I wish you the best for your upcoming visit. I’m sure you’ll have a great time!
Awesome shots =) Thank you. I sure have great expectations for the trip as England is a beautiful country
I went to the Lake District two summers ago now with a fellow blogger, I thought it was amazing! There are great towns to see in the area and the sights are just amazing!
I’m looking forward to having a great time too =)
See the north lakes as well as the south. Ullswater at the southern end first thing in the morning as the sunrises is well worth it on the right day, if you can, try the Kirkstone pass that joins Windermere and Ullswater, I have seen my shadow on the clouds in the valley going across that pass. Windermere is fun and very touristy, there is lots to see, and a cool ferry across the water, from there you can head north again for grassmere conniston.. the list goes on. Cross the mororway for Penrith, then if you have time, Alston further East, it is the highest market town in the UK. It is a great part of England to visit. Ask the rain, it just loves to go there! 😀
Thank you so much for your tips. Yeah, I’ve heard that about the rain 😀
Know it well; Windermere is a little too commercialized; interesting pencil museum in Keswick; Hardknott Pass is a stunning drive but not for the fainthearted; Ullswater and Coniston good for boat trips…. lovely scenery all round but very popular with walkers, of course…
Thank you for your tips =)
take some good walking shoes 🙂
That’s on top of the list 😉
You will be positively spoiled for choice in the Lake District. If you can get to Wastwater then do so – the view from the south end of the lake looking north was voted Britain’s favorite view. One of my favourite views, however, is easier to get to. Park in one of the Aira Force car parks (the falls itself is well worth a visit) and head up the path that rises diagonally up the southern side of Gowbarrow Fell (Ullswater will be on your right). This will take you to a bench high above Yew Crag, where you can sit, have something to eat, and have a view of almost the whole lenght of Ullswater. It’s a nice walk and a great view.
Thank you so much for the Wastwater reference =) The Aira Force is already on my list but thank you for the walk tip
You’re welcome.
=)
Lily Tarn which overlooks Ambleside is nice and easy to climb up but gives a panoramic view.
Thank you =) I’ve just goggled it and it definitely looks amazing =)
You’re welcome 🙂
Several years ago I completed the 200 mile Coast to Coast walk across northern England. A big chunk of the walk traverses the Lake District. It was beautiful country. I was surprised at how empty it was and how mountainous. I would say that people who visit should plan to do some hill walking as that will get you deep into the environment and immerse you in the landscape. Have fun! 🙂
Thank you! Walking shoes and having fun – already on the top of my list 😉