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A GUIDE TO THE OVERALL CONTENTS OF
ISSUE No.25 WINTER / SPRING 2012
WHERE TO GO .... WHAT TO DO Page10
An 8 page overview of the Lakes and Cumbria region. Over a hundred attractions and places of interest at a glance though by no means everything the Lakes has to offer. Plan your stay, don’t waste a day!
RAINY DAYS AND SUNDAYS Page 18
Two pages of places to go when the weather’s wet, wet, wet. And you’ll be surprised at some of the places we suggest!
BEATRIX POTTER COUNTRY Page 20
It’s easier than you might think to get to Beatrix Potter’s home up at Near Sawrey, in fact you could walk there from Bowness! You’d need the ferry to cross the lake of course. Take a look at the viewing station on the way.
LAND OF THE LAKES Page 22
We take a close look at Haweswater and discover the eagle is still at large! There’s also a lovely view of Crummock Water sitting beneath Whiteside and Grasmoor. And if you don’t know the lakes we give you an overview of all 18 stretches of water in the Lake District.
LADIES OF THE LAKES Page 28
No, we haven’t gone all tabloid, we’re looking at the little boats and big ships plying the loveliest lakes in England. These wonderful vessels provide a marvellous way to view the mountains and lakeshores and give great photo opportunities. There’s a new look at the ships on Ullswater. Our favourite trip - Glenridding to Howtown and a walk back to the village.
MOUNTAINS OF THE LAKES Page 30
Our regular section about the mountains of the Lake District. Pen pictures of the top ten. Take good care of yourself when you’re out walking - you’ll find the Walking and Mountain Safety section useful! Don’t get yourself into trouble, like the chap who left his tent in the dark for a wee and couldn’t find it again!!! He had to call out the mountain rescue!
FIVE WALKS FROM THE MOUNTAIN PASSES Page 34
Purists may object but if you want a ‘leg up’ on your fell walk why not start from the top of one of the passes. It doesn’t mean they’re easy walks but they’ll save time and energy! Five pass walks by Steve Goodier, Mountain Writer.
LAKELAND CURIOUSITIES! Page 46
Around almost every bend you’ll see something that makes someone ask “Who, why, what”. Here are a few of those strange, often quirky things you’re likely to bump into sometime on your holiday. There are many more explained throughout the book.
DRIVES AROUND THE LAKES Page 50
Ten pages of drives, maps, photos and information and many more throughout the book covering the length and breadth of the Lake District - plus hints and tips on where to go - what to do.
Tired of driving? The roads get very busy in the ‘hot spots’ around Grasmere, Ambleside and Bowness so consider using some of the local bus services.
MONEYSAVERS Page 63
8 Money off vouchers for readers of Lakes and Cumbria Today - save over £40 if you plan wisely!
TOWNS, VILLAGES AND ATTRACTIONS Page 65
Cumbria has a resident population of around 500,000 and is England’s second largest county covering 2,634 square miles. Over the last 11 years our guide to the towns, villages and what goes on there has grown and grown.
You’ll find the Gazetteer pages crammed with useful local information, maps, tall tales, fascinating facts, places to visit, places to eat, drink and enjoy.
And detailed information from the main attractions across the county.
EXPLORING DAYS Page 104
Lakeside Trains, boats, cars, fish, otters... Lakeside is fast becoming a place to spend a long day out with the kids! Or without them.
Walney Island Page 124
A beautiful walk on a brisk sunny day. Discover the wildlife, magnificent views across tp Piel island, nature reserves and beaches if it’s warm enough!
City of Carlisle Page 154
Lots of ‘what to do’ in the capital of Cumbria. Find out about the Romans at Tullie House or see for yourself along at the Roman Wall.
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop for a family day out if you’re walking or cycling along Hadrian’s Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored and the longest continuous remaining stretch of this magnificent World Heritage Site can be seen here.
And when you come back again to the Lake District you’ll need this....
WHERE TO STAY Page 226
Pages of holiday choices - hotels, B&B’s, and rented accommodation in towns and villages across Cumbria.
Pages of holiday choices - hotels, B&B’s, and rented accommodation in towns and villages across Cumbria.
A useful guide to some of the best places to eat in this pretty lakeland village.
An interesting new guide to more than 40 galleries situated throughout the county. With an easy to use map showing the location of these galleries in four regions it provides just the right encouragement needed to explore the rich variety of work being displayed. This feature appeared in Issue No.9
LAKE ARTIST SOCIETY -
See our special 5 page feature in Issue No.15
The largest section, 72 pages, which takes you from Grasmere and William Wordsworth to Ambleside and then onto the Langdales, Coniston, Staveley, Ings and Bowness,Kendal and Sedbergh.
Keswick is probably the most popular 'all year' destination throughout the year this 36 page section includes a guide to points of interest around the Honister Pass, Bassenthwaite, Uldale and Caldbeck. Also includes Cockermouth.
There are some really unspoilt parts to Cumbria and here you'll find some of them. This 34 page section, starting with Penrith, provides some good ideas of where to find the best places to visit. Take the scenic drive along the A686 from Alston to Penrith and across to Ullswater, Glenridding and Patterdale.
A city with a fascinating history which also excels as a shoppers heaven. Includes a couple of useful maps to help guide you around the city. East of Carlisle is Brampton and an interesting part of the Roman Wall.
A glorious part of the county which is quite and unspoilt, especially around Eskdale and Ravenglass. Starting at Cockermouth this 18 page section provides a good guide to where you'll find some interesting places to visit including Silloth, Allonby, Maryport, Whitehaven and Gosforth.
Tucked away in the south and south west corner of the county there are some interesting places to visit in Barrow, Ulverston, Cartmel, Grange over Sands and Low Newton. And if you're interested in pigs than you must go to Gleaston Water Mill!.
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