I am lucky to live within an hours drive of the lake district and we go there regularly mainly to walk in the hills but we've also visited various tourist attractions as well. I've holidayed in various places in the world and the lake district really does still amaze with it's stunning beauty! Obviously there are the very touristy places such as Ambleside where you don't really sense the peace and tranquillity of this national park, however, you don't have to go far to find it. Around Grasmere, for example is lovely and is only about 10 minutes from Ambleside and easy to get to by car and bus. For me the more remote (and hence somewhat ...  Read the complete review

I spent a few days in the Lake District recently with my dad staying at a lovely place called the Cuckoo Brow in in Far Sawrey (much recommended, even though there is no review category on here for it). My dad works as a coach driver so he knows most arts and parts in these places so we got to see a great deal of it while we were here. For those who don't know, the Lake District can be found in Northern England in the district of Cumbria and, as one can imagine, is littered with lovely picturesque lakes, hills and small, picture book pretty towns. It is a popular location with hillwalkers with some of the hills being over 3000 feet (or so I was told although I ...  Read the complete review

A couple of times a year we go to the Lake District for a midweek or weekend break, and stay in a cottage. The cottages are always beautiful, and have 'real' fires to create a cosy atmosphere during the cold evenings. In the past we have stayed near Keswick and Bowness on Windermere, and as well as being home to some cute shops and restaurants, they are also fantastic for a variety of sports, especially walking. The geography of the Lake District is such that whether you enjoy a gentle climb or a good hike, you are sure to be able to find somewhere close by that will satisfy your urge. The landscapes are so rugged and raw, too, that it is not difficult to ...  Read the complete review

Anyone who's been kind enough to read the rest of my reviews will have noticed that I've been reviewing mainly mountains and national parks. I've been putting off this review because I knew it would be a big one - the Lake District is such a huge area, and with so much to write about! But this is the place that I learnt to love the outdoors, and so I knew I had to write this in the end, if only in the hope that it might persuade a few people to try this amazing place for themselves. I apologise that this is a bit of monster, and also that it probably needs for detail - I hope to have got the main points across, and I'll tackle the places mentioned more ...  Read the complete review

If your into the great outdoors, this is the place for you! The Lake District is a giant playground for walkers, climbers and many others young and old. There are several Lakes as you may have guessed, probably the most well known is Windermere, a great place for water sports and there is a lovely little town there as well. If your into walking/climbing there are loads of fantastic mountains to suit all standards of walker. Some of the best are: Helvellyn, Blencathra and the highest peak in England, Scafell Pike. If your not quite so adventurous there are several qaint little towns and villages. Ambleside is delightful, Keswich is ...  Read the complete review