This is the sixth largest stone circle in England believed to be over 4,500 years old, it’s a huge circle in a beautiful meadow with the North Pennine mountains as a backdrop, often livestock graze among the stones. The Biggest stone is called Long Meg standing 12ft tall and weighing over 9 tonnes, it has […]
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These beautiful and rather interesting caves are great to visit and explore. Lieutenant Colonel Samuel who lived locally at Little Salkeld Hall had these caves commissioned and carved out of the sandstone in the 1700s. The caves were used by the Lieutenant to entertain his guests, whilst visiting the caves it is nice to imagine […]
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The castle is an impressive medieval ruin that was built in the early 1400s. It was erected as a defence against the Scottish raids. Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury. The Castle has large windows, and big vaults that are believed to be what once were the prisons that possibly held the Scotts. Getting There You […]
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Striding Edge Helvellyn A favourite among hikers due to its exhilarating walk and scramble with some very rewarding views. The Striding Edge ridge is a great way to reach the summit of Helvellyn the 3rd highest mountain in England. The walk has fantastic scenery over Ullswater valley looking one way and on the other side […]
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St Martins Church Martindale & The Ancient Yew Tree Hidden away at the east end of Ullswater is a quiet valley called Martindale, a lovely serene place with lush green fields. St Martins church was first recorded in 1220, though the church you see today was built in the 1600s. The yew tree is believed […]
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Aira Force Situated in the most beautiful woodland setting among lush towering trees and the prettiest gorge, Aira Force falls 70 feet in total. The little bridge at the top of the fall is especially exciting, it arches over just where the water launches itself into a free fall off the rock plunging into a […]
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These magnificent yew trees lie at the head of the Borrowdale valley in Seathwaite and are believed to be between 1,500 to 2,000 years old. Ancient, crooked and twisted they are but beautiful in their own right. The famous poet William Wordsworth wrote a poem dedicated to the yews after visiting them in 1803 , […]
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Castle crag & Millican daltons cave At the foot of Derwentwater in the Borrowdale valley, just south of Keswick lies Castle Crag. It is an enjoyable short walk and at only 890ft its not so high, with very rewarding views at the summit. Alfred Wainwright described a walk around this area as “the finest square […]
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This lovely waterfall is situated at the head of Great Langdale valley, at the foothills of Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell. It is part of Hell Gill, that flows into Oxendale beck. The force its self lies quite high up in the fells and is classed as a moderate walk up to it. The force […]
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Just over from the hustle and bustle of Windermere Claife viewing station is only a short ferry journey away. This impressive structure was originally built in 1790s, it looks like a miniature castle, with old stone fire places that remain inside. Once used for luxurious dances and for hosting wealthy guests, take a step back […]
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