At the end of each year, I love to take a look back to see which photos have been the most popular with you. This year, beautiful Buttermere has been
At this time of year, the trees put on a magnificent display of colour. The forests of the Lake District dazzle with the brightness of the foliage and the softly
Up above Buttermere in the Lake District you’ll find Warnscale Head Bothy. Featured in many a photograph, this small stone hut is inspirational to all manner of photographers, both professional
As the year starts to turn to autumn, the Lake District landscape takes on new fiery colours of copper and auburn, saffron and gold. The cooler weather and warm hues
The Lake District is well known for its amazing viewpoints: from the foot of a lake, from the tallest mountain in England, or from a rocky outcrop half-way up a
Whether you’re an early riser or not, getting out of bed promptly on a fine, clear day is well worth it. By doing so you can admire one of nature’s
The Cumbria Way is a long-distance footpath that starts in Ulverston in South Cumbria and ends up in the county’s capital city, Carlisle, in the north. It’s a tough, 70-mile
While now they’re fairly well known, the Rannerdale Bluebells used to be something of a hidden gem familiar only to locals and a few visitors from outside of Cumbria. Nowadays, the
There’s something strangely mystical about a Lake District jetty. They stretch off far into the water, the calm water lapping below them and tall mountains in the background tempting you
The walk around Buttermere is a very pleasant one. Add to it a hike up Haystacks and you’ve got yourself a huge number of fantastic views, excellent photography opportunities, and
When the winds are howling in an angry roar, the rain is lashing down in sheets and the temperature keeps you packed tightly in multiple layers, it can be easy
It’s so hard to choose a favourite view in the Lakes as there are so many beautiful locations. So I’ve put together a list of the Top 10 views in
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