Our Lakes
Our Lakes: Rydal Water
Our Lakes series pays a visit to pint- sized Rydal Water which was often an inspiration for one of our country’s greatest poets. It might be less than a mile long but small is no less beautiful when it comes to this little gem. Rydal Water is both fed and drained by the River Rothay […]
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Our Lakes – Windermere
Our Lakes – Windermere: England’s largest natural lake was formed from the meltwater of retreating glaciers around 15,000 years ago. The ice crept north through the valleys containing the rivers Rothay, Brathay and Trout Beck, which still feed the 11-mile long lake all these years later. Overlooked by the Langdale Pikes, Windermere is considered the […]
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Ullswater – Our Lakes series
Ullswater – Our Lakes series – The second largest lake in the Lake District is described by its own visitor centre as the most beautiful. They would say that of course, but anyone who stands on Ullswater’s shores would be hard-pressed to dispute the claim. Whether the beauty of the surroundings played any part or […]
Thirlmere – Our Lakes series
Thirlmere – Our Lakes As you drive by Thirlmere you can be forgiven for thinking this peaceful location hasn’t changed much over the centuries. A casual glance suggests that except for a handful of farms, a couple of churches and the road beneath you, the valley once known as Wythburndale, has retained a timeless quality. […]
Derwent Water – Our Lakes series
Images by Andrew Locking If it wasn’t for the passage of time, weather and erosion we may never have ever featured Derwent Water as part of ‘Our Lakes’ series. It was once part of a much larger lake which would have merited nothing more than a few extra words in our Bassenthwaite feature earlier this […]
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Buttermere – Our Lakes series
A favourite of tourists and a hideout from Norman invaders…. Craig Wishart explains how Buttermere has seen it all. If you wander around Buttermere the sheer number of visitors can be a bit overwhelming. That’s because Buttermere is undoubtedly one of the jewels in the crown of the Lake District. At just over a mile […]
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Bassenthwaite – Our Lakes series
In a series called ‘Our Lakes’, Craig Wishart finds it strange that by the fourth installment we still have not yet covered a lake. He’s seeking to rectify that with this visit to Bassenthwaite. Bassenthwaite has a couple claims to fame. It’s the most Northerly lake in the National Park for starters, and surprisingly, it’s […]
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Loweswater – Our Lakes series
It may lack the grandeur of Wasdale or the drama of Ennerdale but Craig Wishart explains why Loweswater has a charm of its very own. It’s a rare when you stumble on a place the modern world has left largely in peace. Technology, traffic, relentless development and our own electronic devices infiltrate our lives further […]
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Wast Water – Our Lakes series
Every bit as beautiful, but without the crowds of their more popular counterparts, the western lakes are wild, remote and home to some of the region’s most spectacular views. In a new series we explore our western lakes and what makes each one special. Sarah Sinclair jumped in at the deep end and took a […]
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