Lake District, UK

 "You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you."

 
Although most people prefer to visit the Lake District in summer, autumn is actually one of the best times to visit if you love nature. It's a time when the trees and montains show their most vibrant hues and stunning sceneries.

We stayed near Windermere Lake at the Limefitt Park Lodge, Troutbeck, located in a very tranquil valley surrounded by the beautiful autumn colours and a perfect spot to explore the area.

WINDERMERE

 Brant Fell Viewpoint

Windermere is England's largest lake with over 18km and the deepest point 66.7 meters.
Windermere and its surrounding area is probably the most popular area in the whole Lake District, with a range of activities, places of interest and things to do around the lake. 

  

Claife Viewing Station

After a few days exploring the area, we ended it by spending a day cruising the lake. There are various boats and routes, but we decided to fully enjoy it by getting a day ticket, Freedom of the Lake, which allows you to take unlimited boats at the different piers and admire the stunning views of the mountains, secluded bays and many wooded islands.

Windermere is also the name of a small town, which lies just over a mile from the lake shore. It's separate from the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is one of the busiest place along the shoreline and the main jetties for cruise boats.

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE


With Victorian influence, Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere and the main pier for the multiple cruises.
This dynamic town boasts lots of shops, cafés, restaurants and many fine cultural and historical attractions.

AMBLESIDE

Waterhead Pier

Sitting at the north end of Windermere, Ambleside is one of the most popular towns in the Lake District and a great place to some of the best known fell walks.
The town's roots are in the medieval woollen trade, but now is mostly Victorian, built of traditional grey slate and bustling with small shops, cafes, restaurants and one of the major piers, Waterhead Pier.



 
WRAY CASTLE

Set on the shores of the Windermere, the Wray estate provides miles of lake shore paths, parkland and woodland walks with panoramic views to enjoy.
The imposing mock Gothic Revival castle was built by James Dawson in the 1840s. Once a holiday destination to many, including Beatrix Potter, today is part of the National Trust and hosts exhibitions on the ground floor.



The castle has a cafe, toilets, a picnic area and it is the perfect place to explore the grounds and lakeshore.
It can be visited by car or by boat using the Green Cruise from Ambleside.

HILL TOP HOUSE

Beatrix Potter house and garden

 From 1882 Beatrix Potter's family regularly holidayed in the Lake District, allowing her to fall in love with the area.
In 1905 Beatrix Potter purchased Hill Top Farm in the quaint village of Near Sawrey. The idyllic cottage provided her inspiration for many of her Peter Rabbitt stories and it remains exactly as it was in 1905 when she moved in.
Chidren's author, artist, farmer and conservationist, Potter invested in more local farms and cottages, leaving an extensive estate to the National Trust who still manage the land today.

Near Sawery village

FELL FOOT

The drive from Wray Castle to Fell Foot is ideal for admiring the autumnal countryside landscape and spotting pheasants. 


Fell Foot is a Victorian Park, restored to its glory, with stunning mountain views, water sports facilities, picnic areas and a Gothic Revival café, The Boathouse café.
The lakeshore park is surrounded by the great golden autum colours.


BROCKHOLE ON WINDERMERE

Brockhole house

Brockhole house was built at the end of the 19th century, as a holiday home for a wealthy silk merchant and his wife.
Set high on the terraced gardens, the house has spectacular views of Windermere and Langdale Pikes, Pike of Stickle and Harrison Stickle.


In 1969 it became the first National Trust Park Visitor Centre in the UK.
Brockhole on Windermere is set right on the shores of the lake and offers a range of activities such as, treetop trek, treetop nets, kayaks, rowing boats, mini golf, archery, fairie trail, lasel clay shooting and much more...

KESWICK and DERWENTWATER

Right in the heart of the Lake District, Keswick is and enchanting town close enough to Windermere and on a beautiful route through the mountains.
The town is situated on Derwentwater and surrounded by mountains making it a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty.



Derwentwater, also called the Queen of the Lakes, is craddled by the surrounding fells. A perfect spot to visit the viewpoints on a lakeside stroll or explore the surrounding woodlands and fells.



MAPS OF THE LAKES

 





 

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