Rydal Caves was one of the very first walks we did as a family, back when my youngest was just a tiny baby. This walk is suitable for all ages, and is definitely great for little legs. I work in a Reception class in my day job, and it seems like every other Monday someone … Read more
We discovered Haverigg beach completely by accident! We liked it so much that we keep going back. Here’s what there is to know about this less well known part of the Lake District. Where is Haverigg Beach? Haverigg village sits on the south-west coast of Cumbria, close to Millom and not far from Broughton in … Read more
I had been wanting to do this walk for ages (honestly, years), and this weekend we finally made it! Here’s how we did it. Where is the Keswick to Threlkeld Walk? This walk leads, as the name suggests, from Keswick all the way to Threlkeld on what was the old Cockermouth to Penrith railway track. … Read more
The Lake District is an amazing place to be in the summer, and there is definitely plenty to do! We’ve rounded up our pick of favourite things, and we’ve included lots of different activities in all different parts of the Lake District. We’ve also organised it into different sections so you should hopefully be able … 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 walk around Levens Deer Park is so straightforward, and we love it for the wildlife, the easy parking and the bakery at the end! This is one for all the family, at any time of year. Where is Levens Deer Park? Levens Deer Park is part of the Levens Hall estate, based close to … Read more
This family friendly walk up to Wansfell Pike from Ambleside is steep, but satisfying! Definitely a great way to use up some energy, with brilliant Lake District views from the top. Here’s how we did it. Where is Wansfell Pike? Wansfell Pike stands to the east of the Lake District village of Ambleside. It stands … Read more
This short but steep walk is a family favourite, with big rewards at the top of it. Here’s how to tackle Gummers How. Where is Gummers How? Gummers How is a Lake District fell that is located in the south of the area. It sits on the south east side of Lake Windermere, and is … Read more
Yes, a museum about pencils can be more fun than you’d expect! Here’s what we thought of Derwent Pencil Museum. What is Derwent Pencil Museum? Derwent Pencil museum is, as the name suggests, a pencil museum in Keswick. Keswick is the home of the very first pencil and this museum makes the most of that. … Read more
Three miles north of Keswick on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, Mirehouse and Gardens is an absolute gem of a place. Here’s how we did it. Where is Mirehouse? You can find Mirehouse and Gardens on the A591, 3 miles north of Keswick. Parking and toilets for Mirehouse and Gardens are at Dodd Wood car … Read more