A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall

A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall

The view of Rydal Waterfall from the window was described as ‘picturesque’ inspiring many poets and painters such as Turner, Constable, Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Barters Books, Northumberland

Barters Books, Northumberland

All successful partnerships are based on finding a common interest. Mary Manley was a book lover. Her husband Stuart was a train enthusiast. Together they made a success of it by setting up a second-hand book shop in a former

Mountain biking at Whinlatter

Mountain biking at Whinlatter

Green or blue or red or black? No… it’s not the words to a children’s song or the dilemma of deciding what colour clothes to wear.It’s the colours of the different mountain bike route available at the fun-packed Whinlatter, in

favourite swimming locations

favourite swimming locations

Wild swimming has grown in popularity in recent years and for good reason. It’s hard to beat the feeling you get from immersing yourself in a cold lake, plunge pool, river or sheltered cove. It’s just  incredibly invigorating and refreshing.

Rydal

Rydal

Rydal lies between Ambelside and Grasmere and is well worth visiting. Three worthwhile things to do here; 1.Rydal Lake You can enjoy a swim in the lake or simply stroll or just sit and absorb its beauty. From the Rydal

Windermere YHA

Windermere YHA

The name Windermere YHA really doesn’t give this impressive youth hostel justice. It should change its name to ‘Perfect View of Windermere YHA’. It’s two miles away from the town of Windermere and nestles on a hill near the village