Michelle Tidswell
We love Bardsea Beach! We have visited in all weathers, from blazing hot sunshine to hail. This one is a little different from the usual Lake District walks, and we like it for that reason. Sometimes it’s nice to have a change! Here’s what you need to know. Lake District Beaches Are there really beaches … Read more
Cathedral Cave in the Lake District is a brilliant family walk. Also known as Cathedral Quarry, this 12 metre high man-made cave and it’s surrounding landscape is great for exploring. Cathedral Cave and the surrounding quarries in Little Langdale were created in the 1700s, when the Lake District’s slate mining businesses were really taking off. … Read more
The Cockshott Point and Ferry Nab walk in Bowness on Windermere is perfect for families. It’s an easy, flat walk that suits children of all ages, and can be done in most weather conditions. The Cockshott Point loop is part of the amazing Miles without Stiles range of walks. These walks are designed with accessibility … Read more
Brant Fell viewpoint in Windermere is a great family walk. It’s easy to get to, includes fields, woods and a brilliant view. It doesn’t take too long, and because you finish in Bowness on Windermere there’s always the opportunity for ice cream/chips/hot chocolate to celebrate! The walk starts and finishes in Bowness on Windermere, where … Read more
When you’re travelling with a family, staying somewhere self catering can often be the most practical option. It can work out cheaper than hotels, especially if you need multiple rooms. If you have babies or younger children it gives a base where they can nap if they need to, and it gives the flexibility of … Read more
Bowness on Windermere is a great place to stay for a short break or a holiday with kids, because of it’s position on Lake Windermere and the amount of things there are to do nearby. Holiday cottages are always a super choice with kids. They offer so much flexibility – everyone can have a bedroom … Read more
The West Windermere Way is an accessible, mainly off road trail from Newby Bridge to Lakeside YMCA. Parts of the trail are accessible for wheelchairs, and are perfect for pushchairs too. From one end to the other the whole trail is 8km. The west shore of Lake Windermere is generally quieter and less hectic than … Read more
This lovely walk from Grange over Sands passes through Eggerslack Woods and climbs Hampsfell, leading to Hampsfell Hospice. It has something for everyone, with wood paths to explore, swings to play on and rocks to climb on. Then at the top, the 360 degree views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells make it … Read more
Seeing Santa (or Father Christmas, if that’s what you prefer to call him) is high on lots of children’s lists every December, and can be a real highlight of the festive period. But where on earth should you book? Here, we’ve rounded up as many places as possible in the Lake District that we know … Read more
With rocky outcrops and beautiful streams, the Alcock Tarn walk has a lot going for it. Here’s how to do this steep and rewarding walk. Where is Alcock Tarn? Alcock Tarn lies to the east of Grasmere, close to Grey Crag and Butter Crag. The tarn itself can’t be seen until you have reached and … Read more