Tag: north east
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Bowscale Tarn, near Mungrisdale
Bowscale Tarn near Mungrisdale is an easy 3.5 mile out and back walk up to a beautiful and peaceful mountain tarn. The ascent is gradual and the path very easy to navigate.
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Aira Force, Ullswater
Thanks to Lee for sharing his walk today. It’s also one of our favourites. They went to Aira Force, on Ullswater between Glenridding and Pooley Bridge. OS map OL5, grid reference 401201. There’s a large National Trust car park (£5 for 2 hours, £7 for 4 hours and £9 for 4+ hours; or free to…
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Lodore Falls, Borrowdale
With a rainy forecast, we didn’t venture too far or too high today. Lodore Falls in Borrowdale, not far from Keswick was an ideal destination. It involved a boat trip, which both kids and adults enjoyed, and the falls are in the woods, so there is some shelter from the elements. We parked in central…
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Small Water near Haweswater
This walk is to the very quiet and peaceful Small Water, and can be found at the end of Haweswater. The drive along Haweswater is stunningly beautiful, and we stopped several times to take photos.
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Glenridding Dodd
Glenridding Dodd (this is a Wainwright) on Ullswater. Not one for the feint hearted. This is a very steep climb and only really for the more experienced adventurous types. We took our 2.5 and 4.5 year olds and had to carry both of them for more than half of the ascent. Beware! We parked in…
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 