Tag: south west

  • Eskdale Stepping Stones, Steam Train & Camping Pod

    Eskdale Stepping Stones, Steam Train & Camping Pod

    We had a very adventurous family weekend in Eskdale, in the western Lake District. We started with a trip on the Ravensglass to Eskdale Steam Railway, went fro a lovely walk and ended up staying in a camping pod at Eskdale Campsite

  • Barker Scar, near Old Park Wood, Holker

    Barker Scar, near Old Park Wood, Holker

    There is a cave about half way along Barker Scar, at Old Park Wood, near Holker in the South Lakes. Aside from the cave, there is plenty to enjoy and explore on this stretch of Morecambe Bay / River Leven estuary coastline.

  • Hodge Close Quarry & Caves, Coniston

    Hodge Close Quarry & Caves, Coniston

    Hodge Close quarry and caves is certainly an adventure, for young and old alike It offers some amazing views of its massive water filled cavern, from both the top and bottom.

  • Stanley Ghyll Force, Eskdale

    Stanley Ghyll Force, Eskdale

    Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall is possibly one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Lake District. Seemingly surrounded by lush green vegetation, come summer or winter, it’s a hidden gem. And perfect for a wet weather day walk.

  • Irton Pike, near Santon Bridge

    Irton Pike, near Santon Bridge

    Irton Pike, just east of Santon Bridge in the Western Lake District is a fantastic family walk of less than 1.5 miles with stunning views

  • Tilberthwaite near Coniston

    Tilberthwaite near Coniston

    With an amazing weather forecast for Sunday, we were excited to get our walking boots on and get out there!  We chose an adventurous walk round Tilberthwaite, over Coniston way.  The kids love exploring and climbing and discovering caves, and this walk had it all!  They even got to ford the stream at the top…

  • Sir John Barrow monument, Ulverston

    Sir John Barrow monument, Ulverston

    Sunday afforded us some fantastic sunny weather, and we jumped on the chance to climb up to the “lighthouse” monument in Ulverston.  Every time we drive past, my 4 year old asks if we can go up it, and today we finally said yes! We parked for free in the car park at Ford Park…