Lisa’s guidebook

Lisa
Lisa’s guidebook

Sightseeing

In the neighbouring valley of Wasdale, Scafell Pike is waiting to be climbed. Not an easy task, but well worth the effort!
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Scafell Pike
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In the neighbouring valley of Wasdale, Scafell Pike is waiting to be climbed. Not an easy task, but well worth the effort!
Travel back in time on this steam railway, which travels to the southern tip of lake Windermere. You can then climb aboard a steamer crossing the lake towards Bowness or Ambleside. If you’ve not been to the lakes before this is a must do combined trip !
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Kolejka Lakeside i Haverthwaite
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Travel back in time on this steam railway, which travels to the southern tip of lake Windermere. You can then climb aboard a steamer crossing the lake towards Bowness or Ambleside. If you’ve not been to the lakes before this is a must do combined trip !
The steepest mountain pass in England will surely test your driving skills! Hardnott joins Wyrnose at Cockley Beck taking you into Eskdale Valley and past the remains of a Roman Fort.
Hardknott Pass
Hardknott Pass
The steepest mountain pass in England will surely test your driving skills! Hardnott joins Wyrnose at Cockley Beck taking you into Eskdale Valley and past the remains of a Roman Fort.
A stunning walk from the door, following the river Duddon through this scenic gorge.
Wallowbarrow Coppice
A stunning walk from the door, following the river Duddon through this scenic gorge.
Great views of the Lake District Southern Fells and Duddon Estuary. You can drive much of the way and then climb to the summit.
Stickle Pike
Great views of the Lake District Southern Fells and Duddon Estuary. You can drive much of the way and then climb to the summit.
A short drive takes you to an old mountain road, where you can walk up to the tarn. Nestled in amongst the mountains with the Victorians having created a dam, makes this a special tarn.
Seathwaite Tarn
A short drive takes you to an old mountain road, where you can walk up to the tarn. Nestled in amongst the mountains with the Victorians having created a dam, makes this a special tarn.
The largest tarn in the Lake District is a hidden gem. A great place to wild swim with shallow shelving, the water can be quite warm in summer months.
Devoke Water
The largest tarn in the Lake District is a hidden gem. A great place to wild swim with shallow shelving, the water can be quite warm in summer months.
A dramatic waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation which almost feels tropical. There is a viewing platform situated 150 feet above the gorge or you can walk to the bottom for a closer view.
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Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall
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A dramatic waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation which almost feels tropical. There is a viewing platform situated 150 feet above the gorge or you can walk to the bottom for a closer view.
Dramatic scenery where the mountains sides fall away into the lake creating the deepest body of water in England. A glacial lake and the starting point for the Scafell Pike climb from Wasdale Head.
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Wast Water
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Dramatic scenery where the mountains sides fall away into the lake creating the deepest body of water in England. A glacial lake and the starting point for the Scafell Pike climb from Wasdale Head.
A long stretch of sandy beach backed by sand dunes looking across the Irish sea.
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Drigg Sand dunes and beach
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A long stretch of sandy beach backed by sand dunes looking across the Irish sea.
The Wyrnose mountain pass joins the Duddon Valley with Little Langdale, breath taking scenery every step of the way. A great way to drive into the heart of the National Park!
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Wrynose Pass
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The Wyrnose mountain pass joins the Duddon Valley with Little Langdale, breath taking scenery every step of the way. A great way to drive into the heart of the National Park!
A beautiful lake nestled in amongst woodland with a mountain backdrop. The lake shore circular path makes this an ideal walk for all ages and abilities.
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Tarn Hows
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A beautiful lake nestled in amongst woodland with a mountain backdrop. The lake shore circular path makes this an ideal walk for all ages and abilities.
Once over the Wyrnose pass, Blea Tarn can be found in between the valleys of Little Langdale and Great Langdale. A beautiful tarn with woodland to one side and surrounded by mountains.
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Blea Tarn
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Once over the Wyrnose pass, Blea Tarn can be found in between the valleys of Little Langdale and Great Langdale. A beautiful tarn with woodland to one side and surrounded by mountains.
A fun way to take in the beautiful scenery on this seven mile narrow-gauge steam railway.
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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd
Main Street
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A fun way to take in the beautiful scenery on this seven mile narrow-gauge steam railway.
Stunning castle with beautiful gardens. There is also a hawk and owl centre, including flying displays.
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Zamek Muncaster
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Stunning castle with beautiful gardens. There is also a hawk and owl centre, including flying displays.
With the Langdale Pikes in the background and Stickle Ghyll cascading alongside the mountain path. A challenging walk to the tarn, but you can treat yourself at the National Trust Stickle Barn at the bottom.
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Stickle Tarn, Langdale
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With the Langdale Pikes in the background and Stickle Ghyll cascading alongside the mountain path. A challenging walk to the tarn, but you can treat yourself at the National Trust Stickle Barn at the bottom.
Close to Grasmere, a lovely circular walk around Rydal Water. With an opportunity to cross some stepping stones as you enter the cave, makes this fun for all.
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Jaskinia Rydal
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Close to Grasmere, a lovely circular walk around Rydal Water. With an opportunity to cross some stepping stones as you enter the cave, makes this fun for all.

Food scene

The prettiest lakeland village with white washed houses and little squares offers an array of individual shops and tea rooms. With cars banned from the centre, makes it a nice place to wonder around.
Hawkshead
The prettiest lakeland village with white washed houses and little squares offers an array of individual shops and tea rooms. With cars banned from the centre, makes it a nice place to wonder around.
A lovely lakeland village with numerous pubs, restaurants and tea rooms along with independent gift shops. You can visit the Ruskin museum or walk down to the lake shore where you will find the bluebird cafe and various boat trips / water sports. Sitting just below "The Old Man of Coniston" there are also some great walks from here.
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Coniston
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A lovely lakeland village with numerous pubs, restaurants and tea rooms along with independent gift shops. You can visit the Ruskin museum or walk down to the lake shore where you will find the bluebird cafe and various boat trips / water sports. Sitting just below "The Old Man of Coniston" there are also some great walks from here.
Walk across the stepping stones or footbridge to the local inn. A traditional Cumbrian pub, independently run with a good selection of home cooked food and ales. Great fell views from the garden.
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Newfield Inn
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Walk across the stepping stones or footbridge to the local inn. A traditional Cumbrian pub, independently run with a good selection of home cooked food and ales. Great fell views from the garden.
Nearby Lakeland inn with excellent food & attentive service. Cosy dining areas with open fires.
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Blacksmiths Arms, Broughton Mills
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Nearby Lakeland inn with excellent food & attentive service. Cosy dining areas with open fires.
Lovely cafe & farm shop located on the banks of the river Irt. The old mill wheel and a glass floor make it special. Good selection of food & cakes, not far from the shores of Wast Water.
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The Sawmill Cafe & Farm Shop
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Lovely cafe & farm shop located on the banks of the river Irt. The old mill wheel and a glass floor make it special. Good selection of food & cakes, not far from the shores of Wast Water.
Good food and portion sizes with a friendly atmosphere. You can also visit the restored Eskdale Mill and pretty Whillan Beck.
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The Boot Inn
Eskdale Valley
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Good food and portion sizes with a friendly atmosphere. You can also visit the restored Eskdale Mill and pretty Whillan Beck.