This remarkable Mountain is the largest and on one side overlooks the Wasdale valley where Englands deepest lake Wastwater also lies. The Mountain stands at 3,209 feet tall, it was first recorded in 1578 under the name Skallfield, then named Scawfell for many years. The first recorded summit was in 1802 by the poet Samuel […]
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The Benedictine Priory was founded between 1120 and 1135 by the Normans, William Meschin was built on an existing religious site much older. An impressive building to look at, this was a very important place in its time. There are remains of a 10th century cross in the grounds. Monks of the Abbey here were […]
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This impressive castle ruin build on a hill with a large moat was build around 1120 by William Meschines, it took over 150 years to build. Richard de Lucy was baron here from 1200 to 1212. Hi reign was cut short by his desire to fight in the 13th century crusades in eastern europe. Richard […]
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One of the more remote parts of Cumbria and the Lakes, this landscape is more fitted to the Canadian wilderness, a rugged alpine mountain feel that is like no other in the national park. The large forest that lies along and above Ennerdale lake stretches over 7 miles into the valley with various beautiful walks […]
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Venture off the beaten track and find forgotten traditional coastal fishing towns like that of Whitehaven with its huge stone harbour that was built and extended upon from the 1600s to become what was once the 3rd largest shipping port in England, transporting tobacco around the world. It also exported sugar to Barbados, cotton from […]
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Fleswick Bay is around 1 hour’s walk from St bees beach car park. Fleswick is a secluded bay protected by the high cliff tops of St Bees Head which is a RSPB Nature Reserve popular for Puffins and Peregrine Falcons. In the eighteenth century, Fleswick is rumoured to have been a secret drop off location […]
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A large sandy beach that has been a popular holiday resort since the victorian times. It is known for its famous St Bees Head, a protruding cliff face that has beautiful walks along the unspoilt 300ft cliffs that are a wildlife haven, enjoy views over the solway towards Scotland and The Isle Of Man. Explore […]
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Built by the monks of Calder Abbey in the 12th century, this is believed to be the oldest packhorse bridge in the Lakes. Monks would often take their goods from one place to another, travelling long distances with a horse and cart to other Abbeys and Monasteries. Monks bridge is a fantastic example of a […]
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This amazing cross over 1,000 years old dates from the first half of the 10th century. It is the tallest viking cross in England standing at 14ft tall. The carvings depict various parts of Norse Mythology . The rounded lower part of the Cross represents the ash tree Yggdrasil which the Norse men believed supported […]
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Kinniside stone circle Situated in one of the wilder areas of the lakes, this stone circle lies just off the edge of the main Lakes 100 route around 50 feet off to the road. This winding fell road is a stretch that has beautiful views over the coast towards Scotland. Huge horses roam on the […]
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