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As anticipation builds among stargazers in preparation for an extraordinary celestial phenomenon this week, astronomers have unveiled the precise moment enthusiasts can cast their gaze skyward to behold the mesmerizing spectacle of a super blue moon.
Amid the course of a typical year, a total of 12 full moons grace the firmament, each distinguished by its unique appellation, such as Wolf Moon, Pink Moon, Harvest Moon, Worm Moon, and Snow Moon.
And this month the rare lunar event, which will not grace the heavens again for another span of 14 years, is set to reach its zenith on Wednesday, while its brilliance will remain observable throughout the entire week.
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Experts assert that the optimal instance to behold this wonder is precisely at 7:52 pm on Wednesday, August 30th. For an optimal vantage point, it is advisable to seek refuge away from the intrusion of light pollution and to observe as the moon majestically ascends.
The prior occurrence of a super blue moon unfolded in 2009, and its recurrence is not slated until the year 2037. The nomenclature “super blue moon” encompasses the convergence of two distinct lunar marvels: the supermoon and the blue moon.
The supermoon phenomenon transpires when the moon achieves its closest proximity to Earth during its orbital trajectory, resulting in a grander and more luminous manifestation in the nocturnal expanse. It is noteworthy that the appellation “blue moon” denotes the advent of a second full moon within a single calendar month—its designation does not pertain to its hue.
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Meteorological projections suggest intermittent cloud cover interspersed with moments of clarity, affording ardent skywatchers a favourable probability of witnessing this extraordinary lunar occurrence.
To augment the rarity and splendour of this astronomical event, the planet Saturn will be situated just slightly above the moon, prompting observers to keep their eyes peeled for this additional celestial embellishment.
David Moore, a distinguished authority in the field of astronomy, conveyed to the BBC, “Thus, the convergence of a super blue moon and the proximity of a luminous planet represents an exceedingly uncommon phenomenon, perhaps materializing only once in a lifetime, if not even more infrequently.”
There was a different type of rescue mission that took place this weekend. A tired pupper had to be helped down from Britain’s highest mountain.
An exhausted dog had to be carried down Scafell Pike by mountain rescue about reports of an ‘injured and exhausted dog’ who was ‘refusing to move’.
The rescue mission took four hours and thirteen volunteers to carry the canine down from the huge mountain after the request, which came on a return journey to Langdale from the top of Scafell Pike.
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The team was called out at around 6:25pm on Saturday 13th May.
A spokesperson for Keswick Mountain Rescue Team said “it was a joy to carry such a relatively lightweight casualty” praising the dog for remaining “cool, calm and positively regal throughout!”.
The team posted the rescue to its pages writing: “The Keswick team met the casualty and owners high up Grains Gill. The casualty was made comfortable in a ‘cas bag’ on the stretcher and sledged/carried back to Seathwaite Farm.
“Despite being quite a large dog at 33kg it was a joy to carry such a relatively lightweight casualty. The casualty remained cool, calm and positively regal throughout!”
“The casualty and owners were given a lift to Keswick Team Base where other members of their party collected them.”
The 42nd rescue mission by the team is sure to go down in history – and the team will have celebrated a job well done having saved man’s best friend.
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People were quick to comment on the post with one person having a similar occurrence with their own dog: “I think ‘ the casualty’ is enjoying the ride! I know how easily this can happen from past experience. My 32 kilo labradoodle once “went on strike” 9 miles into a 10 mile coastal path walk in Anglesey.”
Another wrote: “Well done team, excellent work! It happens to our dog friends too sometimes – our dog once went lame at the summit of a mountain – luckily she only weighed in at 16kilos”
We are sure that the doggo is still sleeping off its excursion.
Now, this is one of our all time favourite desserts. Whenever we visit a pub or restaurant for a meal we’ll always tuck into a sticky toffee pudding with custard.
And this Cumbrian village Cartmell has been home to the famous dessert for over 30 years. The small village in the Lake District National Park has made itself reknowned for the tasty treat.
Possibly one of the most famous desserts in the world, the village aren’t claiming to have created the dessert, but are sure willing to stick their name on it.
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The origins of the beloved desserts are hard to pin down, but the tiny village of Cartlmel seems to be the custodian of England’s must famous dessert.
A visit to Cartmel wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Company, which was been making the dessert since 1984 and has soled in excess of 10 million puddings.
Over 1,000 of the tasty desserts are sold in the shop over the counter every week, which consists of the businesses famous secret sauce.
There are many reasons to visit the Lake District, its stunning scenery is unmatched, but this has become our main reason for our next trip. And, we feel its’ as good as any
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First developed for the shop by Howard and Jean Johns, who began running the King’s Arms pubin the village square back in 1971, and then took over the Cartmel Village shop in 1989 where the dessert began its journey.
The dessert can by found in supermarkets and other shops across the oucntry now, but there is nothing like going to the source and if you’d like an unmatched sticky toffee pudding, make sure you pay a visit to Cartmel village and the Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding Company.
Lake District National Park in Cumbria has been featured three times in the best places to visit for Easter in a recent survey which is no surprise to us,
The beautiful idyllic towns and villages have tourists flocking all year round, but it seems that it may be a bit busier than usual according to a study by Airbnb.
The Yorkshireman reports that Windermere, Ambleside, and Keswick featured in the list with Windermere in 6th, Ambleside in 7th, and Keswick in 10th. With the stunning lake they sit on and the beautiful hikes that surround the areas – we love visiting the humble little spots.
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Amanda Cupples, from Airbnb says: “Easter is a perfect time to go away with your loved ones, but we know that choosing where to go, whether abroad or in the UK, can be a hard decision, especially in the current cost of living crisis.
“That’s why we’re excited to share some of the most popular destinations Brits love to travel to in Easter, to help provide inspiration, as well as a wishlist of Airbnbs in the UK with brilliant value for money.”
Brits looking for a weekend away this Easter are looking for beaches, amazing pools, iconic cities, National Parks, and countryside all of which can be found in good ol’ Yorkshire.
Check out the most popular domestic destinations in the UK to visit over Easter below:
The infamous gangster Ronnie and Reggie Kray, otherwise known as The Kray Twins, are known for their gangster lifestyle and their various criminal endeavours that can be seen in pop culture in books, TV and film. But, did you know they have a fondness for the the quieter life taking many visits up North to Cumbria?
That’s right! The gruesome twosome are reported to have taken many a trip to Kirklinton Hall in Kirklinton, just north of Carlisle. The Grade II-listed building, originally built in 1660 by the Appleby family, and further extended in 1875.
It’s worn may hats over the years going from an impressive country house, to an RAF base, school, hotel, and a nightclub, and then a casino and gangsters’ gambling den before gambling law changes forced it to close.
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It was the 1960s when it became The Borders Club, and was frequented by gangsters from London. The then owner Christopher Boyle spoke to The Telegraph back in 2015 saying: “It was slightly James Bond, very raffish. The Krays would hole up here when things got a bit hot in London. Local farmers would gamble away their lands in a single night,”
It was described as having exotic dancers on the stairs with big bands playing to guests on a glass-floored ballroom. Heading upstairs you’d find a gaming room and brothel. Change in the gaming laws saw all this disappear and the property was once again left.
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The building then fell fowl to a fire in the 1970s that left the interior badly damaged with the roof and insde walls demolished also. It’s home to 12 acres of Gardens and Grounds, including a walled working kitchen garden.
It used mostly for weddings and events these days and is only open durin gthe weekly market on Thursday between 10am to 4pm.
If you’re heading to the Lake District anytime soon, whether you’re thinking of taking a hike or looking to explore the lakes and villages we know there is one thing you’ll be looking for and that’s a decent watering whole. We’ve taken the arduos task of searching for the best pubs in the Lake District, from traditional country pubs to Michelin starred venues for you to enjoy on your next visit to the UK’s best national park.
1. The Drunken Duck, Ambleside – best Lake District pubs
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The ye olde pub and inn has been welcoming visitors for over 300 years. It’s a idyllic traditional pub found at the crossroads between Hawkshead and Coniston.
They serve simple lunches and incredible dinners that have influences from across the globe. It serves ales that have been brewed on site and has had the same custodians since 1970s. If you’re a foodie it’s defintely one to add to the list. You can also stay in their boutique bedrooms with terraces that hve fell views. Barngates, Ambleside LA22 0NG
2. The Sun Inn, Ulverston
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A newly refurbished grade II listed coaching inn found in Ulverston, The Sun Inn is great whether your there to eat, sleep or just relax with a nice ale or a glass of quality wine. The menu is handpicked by the chef and the pub prides itself on using quality sourced produce from across Cumbria.
You’ll definitely find something you like on their menu for that we are sure. Our favouirte has to be the Lakeland Brewhouse beer battered fish & chips washed down with a local bevvie. The Sun Inn, Ulverston, 6-14 Market St, Ulverston LA12 7AY
3. Wasdale Head Inn, Gosforth
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The iconic inn can be found nestled at the base of Scafell Pike, England’s Highest Mountain and next to the shore of Wastwater, England’s deepest lake. So either way you’re in the right place for a drink after a good ol’ hike in the Lakes.
The inn is hope to some fantastic grub they serve all the classic pub favourites that you’d want from a steak and ale pie to a nice juicey steak. Best of all the pub is dog friendly so your pooch can chill whilst you have a well earned rest. They also have accommodation from bed and breakfest to camping perfect for those adventurers out there. Wasdale Head, Gosforth CA20 1EX
4. The Wild Boar, Kendal
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The Wild Boar offers up an alternative Northern Tea like you’ve never seen which includes the likes of mini fish and chips, pork scratchings, and pigs in blankets. Found in the Gilpin Valley it is one of the oldest and greatest Windermere Hotels.
Enjoy a great seasonal menu, roaring fires and good selection of ales and wine all served with a smile. You can also watch the chefs cook up your grub with the open kitchen. The name comes from Sir Richard de Gilpib who bravely fought and killed a particularly ferocious wild boar.
The hotel is also a 5 star inn as well as a fantastic gastropub so you can enjoy a snooze after indulging in a northern afternoon tea. Crook Rd, Kendal LA23 3NF
5. Ye Olde Fleece Inn, Kendal
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Located in the South Lakes, Ye Olde Fleece dates back to 1654 and is one of the oldest remaining pubs in Kendal. Full of rich history and character the pub has historic timber frames and is a Grade II listed building. The pub is known for its passion for fresh produce and has a menu that reflects this with a ‘moveable feast’ featuring seasonal goods. The pubs food menu features familiar classics recreated with care and attention to detail.
The bar is stocked with a handpicked selection of delicious drinks ready to tantalise your tastebudsa after a hard walk in the hills with tables at the bar in the lound and pub areas to enjoy a friendly welcoming environment. 14 Highgate, Kendal LA9 4SX
6. The Blacksmith’s Arms, Broughton-in-Furness
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One of the best Lake District pubs has to be The Black Smith arms has been welcoming guests for over 300 years with its relaxed and warm welcome. The Lakeland pub has a great reuptation for quality food and drink all served inside the quaint historic interiot with the owners staying true to the Lakeland areas heritage whislt adding contemporary offerings also.
The pub celebrates a unique tradition the first Saturday in November every three years named the Walna Scar Shepherds Meet, which has been taking place for over 100 years. Fell Farmers would meet to exchange sheep that had strayed, but today farmers bring their sheep to be judged on the field opposite the pub. Afterwards there is a hotpot and plenty of beer and singing. Broughton Mills, Broughton-in-Furness LA20 6AX
7. The George and Dragon
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The George and Dragon’s estate on which it sits has been producing food for over 800 years and has a real farm to fork ethos with as much of the produce used reared here right on the pubs doorstep. Sustainable, simple and tasty food is the aim with fresh seasonal produce from within 20 miles of the pub served with a great pint, wine or spirit.
The pub offers people an experience of the heritage in the area. As well as enjoying food cooked from the gardens and locally you can stay in the heart of the Lowther estate just down the road from Askham Hall right on the doorstep of history. Clifton, Penrith CA10 2ER
8. Masons Arms, Cartmel
Located in the peaceful countryside awat from the honeypot areas of the Lake District, Masons Arms is a quaint pub that serves a decent pint as well as a menu full of locally sourced produce used to create seasonal dishes. The pub itself is a 16-century inn and is full of character. When you visit be sure to dry their famous ribs that are meant to be melt in your mouth good.
They’re also newly-refurbished with two-holiday cottages and five bedrooms in a traditional Cumbrian Inn, make us the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. Strawberry Bank, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6NW
9. The Black Bull Inn, Coniston
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Found int he shadow of the ‘Old Man’ mountain, it serves up a range of Coniston Brewing Company ales which sits next door, so you know you’re getting real quality ales. Along with the beer, they serve up a range of whiskies, ciders and other drinks to be enjoyed in the quaint countryside pub. They’re perfectly situated for a visit after working upa sweat hiking in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
Built around 400 years ago the pub is full of character and also has a range of rooms for you to stay in and plenty of top notch hearty grub to enjoy with your beers. 1 Yewdale Rd, Coniston LA21 8DU
10. The Flying Pig Inn, Lakeland
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Offering up seasonal grub made using the freshest of ingredients, this family friendly pub is a top pick next time you’re visiting the area. They also serve up a range of local beers and wines from around the world. It’s contemporary interior with a real fire offers a relaxed atmosphere that you’d expecct from a traditional pub.
Close to a range of popular walking routes it’s the perfect place to fuel up after a hard days trekkign in the fells in the Lake District. Whether that’s a three-course meal or just a snack with your drink. Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ
11. The Woolpack Inn, Boot
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Positioned at the top of the incredible Eskdale valley, the Wooldpack Inn is full of charm and character that you’d expect for a country inn. It’s perfectly sitiated to enjoy some great food after tackling some of the highest peaks in the Lakes. You can enjoy tapas, wood-fired pizzas along with traditional pub classics such as burgers and pies. The imxture of contemporary and traditional pub vibes is done to perfection and is a real treat after you’ve slogged it out on the fells of the Lakes.
It’s known as one of the Lake Distritcs most historic inns and has a range of rooms where you can rest up comeplte with ensuites and all the little amenities you’d expect of such a place. Woolpack Inn, Boot, Holmrook CA19 1TH
12. Hole in t’ Wall
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Established back in 1612, this pub is the oldest in Bowness, and with this accolade comes the character and charm you’d expect from a traditional pub. The pub, which isone of the Best Lake District pubs, attracts locals and visits to its warm with wood beams and open fires that modern day venues can only dream of.
On tap is a range of award-winning real ales, and the bar serves wine and sprits including Lakes Gin a locally distilled tipple that you have to try. They also serve incredible homemade meat pies, jacket potoates and sandwiches as well as other traditional pub classics. Robinson Pl, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3DH
A stone’s throw from the home of famous children’s writer Beatrix Potter, the Lake District Inn welcomes you with a warm fire before serving up real ales and locally sourced produce such as their incredible Steak & Flakebridge Cheese Pie or the sausages for our Cumbrian Breakfast.
Wether you’re just popping in for a pint or staying in one of the 14 en suite bedrooms the pup offers a warm and friendly welcome for travellers and locals alike. Far Sawrey, Ambleside LA22 0LQ
14. The Queens Head, Troutbeck
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The Queen’s head is cosy pub found in Lakeland, they take great pride in the food they produce making sure they’re serving up fullfilling meals that the freshest ingredients from around the area. Nestled in the fells of the Troutbeck Valley, this is one of the best Lake District pubs where you can enjoy a range of real ales and comforting food in a beatiful country setting.
They also have a range of stylish and comfy rooms with some dog friendly ones for you to choose from. Town Head, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1PW
15. Kirkstille Inn, Cockermouth
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This little gem can be found near Lowewater one of the Lake District’s lesser-known bodies of water. They have brilliant views straight up the summit of Melbreak, the local peak which is great on a clear day. Inside, you can enjoy the low-beamed bar giving it that country feel. The pub serves up hearty meals and a range of award-winning ales on tap made from the outbuilding brewery. Loweswater, Cockermouth CA13 0RU
16. The Flying Fleece, Ambleside
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Offering the finest and freshest local ingredients, The Flying Fleece, one of the best lake district pubs, serves up delicious pub meals for you and your family. Along with the lovely grub you can enjoy award-winning local ales, fine wines and views onto the famous Bridge House. Nearby are a range of lcal walking routes which you can do to work up an appetite. Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN
17. The Plough at Lupton
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Just a stone’s thow awat fomr incredible scenic viws, The Plough is situared so you can visit a range of beautiful spots includes the Dales, Forest of Bowland and of course if you head north from the pub you’ll be deep ito the Lakes. They serve a range of food as well as real ales for you to sup after a good hike whether you’re ehart desires that day. A65, Cow Brow, Carnforth LA6 1PJ
The Lake District is one of the most beautiful National Parks in Britain with a vast landscape that’s waiting to be explored. Tourists and locals alike make it there mission to climb every fell in the area of which there are… Ambleside, Lake District is one of its most popular tourist destinations. Its sits in a valley with a vast beatuiful lake surrounded by woodland, so it’s easy to see why thousands of people flock here each year.
Along with its natural beauty, the area has cultural significance as well with literary icons Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth just some o fthe names to be associtated wit the area. There are also soem amazing historical places to visit in Ambleside such as Wray Castle and Bridge House. So whether you’re wanting to get out there hiking or just get a bit of culture there are plenty of things to do in Ambleside, Lake District.
Take a boat trip on Windermere Lake – Things To Do Ambleside
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Lake Windermere is England’s largest natural lake and was carved out during the Last Ice Age. At over 11 miles lin, but never more than a mile across it’s on your doorstep when you stay in the town of Ambleside.
One of the most popular tourist attractions in the area is to enjoy an old-fashioned cruise on a steamer over Windermere. Cruises depart from Ambleside Pier, with plenty available in the summer months. If you heading to Ambleside during colder months, don’t worry as Lake Cruises’ Red Cruise run all year round. It does a return journey to Bowness, stopping at Brockhole – the insightful and sometimes entertaining commentary along the way will give you nuggets of information whilst you enjoy the view.
The boat cruises are also a great way to visit other attractions. You can take the Green Cruise to visit the National Trust Wray Castle.
Visit the World of Beatrix Potter attraction
If you decide to take a trip on a boat cruise across to Bowness, you can visit the Ambleside attraction brings the author beatrix Potter’s enchanting children’s stories to like recreating some of our favourite characters from her famous books. Peter Rabbit’s Garden has all your old friends and wandering around it you get to see the books brought to life, which is a real treat.
After visitors have made their way through the exhibition, they can head over to the character-themed faimly-friendly cafe and gift shop to take home a little bit of Beatrix Potter magic with them. If you visit on a Sunday you won’t want to miss out on storytime where you can enjoy 10 to 15 minutes of a reading from one of your favourite Beatrix Potter books, the slots are 11am, 1pm and 3pm – and you’ll also get a chance to take a selfie with Beatric and her foxgloves.
Don’t forget to take some pennies as you can also press a coin with one of Beatrix’s memorable characters – we still have our coin from our trip as a little momento. Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX
Head over to Ambleside Waterhead Pier, a short walk from the actual town as Lake Windermere actually end a little short of Ambleside by around a mile found in the village of Waterhead. The bay as a range of waatersude cafes, pubs, tourist shop and places selling food for you to feed the ducks and swans making it the perfect place for a stroll.
Steamers set sail daily throughout the year taking you to Bowness. You can also enjoy a romantic horse-drawn carriage experience between Waterhead pier and the centre of Ambleside. Waterhead also makes for a good start point to follow a path into the mature woodland that surrounds the show such as Loughridd Fell. Make sure you take plenty of water as its a steep ascent to reach the fell, but not too difficult.
Hike to the top of Lougrigg Fell
We really enjoyed this walk which is one of the easier fell walks in the Lake District. You can either start from the centre of Ambleside or start from Waterhead Pier like we did. It offers everything you’d want from a walk in the Lakes in a nice short ascent. We took the simple route by just scambling to the Loughrigg Fell to enjoy the views over Rydal Water and Grasmere before turning back and heading down the same way. But, you can take a 6-mile circulareither way you’ll experience, beatuiful woodland, fells and a whole lot of panoramic views.
We just typed the fell into Google, but this route gives an extensive explanation of the route for those wo like a bit more detail.
Found a short walk from the centre of Ambleside, just behind the Salutation Hotel is Stock Ghyll Force, a fantastic 70ft waterfall, whcih can be viewed from a railed viewing point. The hidden waterfall can be tricky to find unless you know how – luckily for you we’ve shared the cheeky secret to help you some this mesmerising body of water.
A tributary of the River Rothay which eventually drains into Lake Windermer, the waterfall used to be nicknamed Rattle Gyhll due to the areas industrial past. The river tumbles down a series of waterfalls to the centre of Ambleside and even passes under the popular Bridge House along the way.
The true power of the waterfall can be found in its history as it once drove 12 watermills along with other local becks all differing in the ir ouput.
Have an adventure day at Grizdale Forest
Grizdale foret can be found in the heart of the Lake District and has something for everyone who visits. You’ll struggle to find a da out as fun as this one/ With breaktaking views, stunning endless trails and more it’s a nature lovers dream. And, if that’s not all you can test your nerve and get stuck into swining from trees at Grizdale’s Go Ape course, or on one of the intense bike trails.
You can explore the woods via back, foot or horse back either way you should keep your eyes peeled for unique sculptures scattered around the forest. It’s the largest ‘sculpture in the forest’ exhibition in the country which in 1986 was awarded ‘the most outstanding contribution to art in a working environment’.
There is a cafe where you can have a reviving meal with the family after exploring the forest in the numerous ways listed. In fact there is so much to do that you may just have to plan more than one visit to the incredible spot.
Immerse yourself in nature at Rydal Water
One of the smallest lakes in the national park Rydal water is around 3/4 mile long and 1/4 mile wide, but none the less is still a popular choice for tourists due to its literary connections. William Wordsworth, Romntics poets, named Poet and described Rydal as “the loveliest spot that man hath ever found”.
“passing behind Rydal Mount and under Nab Scar…very favourable to views of the lake and the vale…The horse road…under Loughrigg fell, does justice to the beauties of this small mere, of which the traveller who keeps the high road is not at all aware.”
You can walk around Rydal Water and, as many have before, follow in the footsteps of the famous poet. The walk passes Rydal Cave, which is a large cave that is perched above the lake.
Seek out some history at Wray Castle
Built in 1840 for Dr James Dawson, a retired Liverpool surgeoen, the house is owned by the National Trust – and is not as the name suggests a castle, but a private house.
It has all the features of a castle from turrets, towers, turrets, as well as arrow slits aane even a mock ruins in the grounds and is in fact just an elaborate grounds with an interesting story. Apparently the house was built using his wife’s inheritance from a gin fortune. It’s said that when it was built the wife took one look at it and refused to live in it when it was finished.
These days it’s a great place to visit with a picnic and enjoy the views it offers up, or venture in the Kitchen Court Cafe and enjoy hot & cold bites to eat and something to drink.
Found standing over Stock Beck in the middle of Ambleside, Lake District, it’s a building steeped in history. It was built in the late 1600s to early 1700s by the Braithwaite family as an apple store of Amleside Hall and was built over Stock Beck to escape land tax. It’s the only surviving building of the estate and has had visotrs flockings to see it since the early 1800s.
It’s also said that, at one time, a family with six children lived in the two rooms. It’s one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District due to its unique placement. It’s been paid homaged to in numerous writers, artists, and photographers work such as William Green, Harriet Martineau, Edward Lear, Herbert Bell and Kurt Schwitters. It is now a shop for the National Trust.
It may come as a shock to some that, given the Lake District National Park has lake it is name, it may have a lake or two. But, one TripAdvisor user didn’t make the connections as on his visit to the popular tourist spot he was horrified to find that there was water, well, everywhere.
User, FightCoward, left a review after visiting last year and commented that there were “too many lakes” and advised others who “find lakes unpleasant” because they are “too wet”, to steer clear of the park in the future.
The review, which is either a brilliant bit of satire or the inane ramblings of a madman was titled “Too many wet lakes!” and in the reivew they wrote: “As somebody who is not fond of lakes (too wet) I was expecting there to be some lakes but not this many!! By God there are lakes EVERYWHERE!! My advice is to steer clear if you find lakes unpleasant as they can’t really be avoided.”
One user, reacted to the review as everyone else reading would commenting “the clue’s in the name!” and another agreed writing “done their homework they should have known how many lakes there are”.
As you can imagine, the overall reviews of the Lake District are postitive with most rating the National Park “excellent”, but this user however might want to take his next holiday in the Sahara Desert if he finds water so displeasing.
This isn’t the first time that someone on TripAdvisor has been left unsatisfied by the unmatched beauty of the Lake District, with another user coming out with a crazy review not disimilar to this.
One disaapointed visitor didn’t quite get the Lake District experiene. After a trip to the beautiful Lake District last year, one user wrote: “There was too much water for my liking not enough free Wi-fi. Thought the place was a bit boring too many ducks.”
After taking a trip to one of the most amazing national parks in the country, some TripAdvisor users were left less than impressed by the Lake District National Park.
The beauty spot stands at 931 metres tall and boasts some fantastic views across the Lake District National Park. One TripAdvisor reviewer wasn’t happy with the thing and left her thoughts about Skiddaw naming it a ‘weak and poorly developed visitor attraction’.
Cumbrian GPs will start prescribing walking and cycling as part of a nationwide trial to improve mental and physical wellbeing across the UK.
Yesterday it was announced that £12.7 million has been given to 11 local authorities by the Department for Transport to fund pilot social prescriptions and projects such as adult cycle training, free bike loans and walking groups.
The GP prescription will also include wheeling for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, the department said.
The pilots will start this year running until 2025 in Cumbria, Bath and North East Somerset, Bradford, Cornwall, Doncaster, Gateshead, Leeds, Nottingham, Plymouth, Suffolk and Staffordshire. The aim is to evaluate the impact these activities have on individuals seeing if reduced GP appointments and reliance on medication are affected.
Walking and Cycling minister Trudy Harrison said the activities have “so many benefits – from improving air quality in our communities to reducing congestion on our busiest streets”.
“It also has an enormous positive impact on physical and mental health, which is why we have funded these projects which will get people across the country moving and ease the burden on our NHS,” she said.
Chris Boardman, the commissioner of National Active Travel, an executive agency being set up by the Government to improve the standards of the UK’s cycling and walking infrastructure, said: “As a nation we need healthier, cheaper and more pleasant ways to get around for everyday trips.
Adding “Moving more will lead to a healthier nation, a reduced burden on the NHS, less cancer, heart disease and diabetes, as well as huge cost savings. This trial aims to build on existing evidence to show how bringing transport, active travel and health together can make a positive impact on communities across England.”
Minister for Health, Maria Caulfield, said: “Getting active is hugely beneficial for both our mental and physical health, helping reduce stress and ward off other illness such as heart disease and obesity. The UK is leading the way in embedding social prescribing in our NHS and communities across the country.”
40 beaches and swimming spots in the UK have been issued pollution warnings including the North of England following the heavy rain that overwhelmed sewage systems following months or little rain.
Warnings are in place across Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire due to the sudden weather change according ot Surfers Against Sewage.
Tourists have been advised against swimming in certain beauty spots across the UK due to the recent downpours. You can check which areas have been affected badly by their interactive map here.
Warnings of high pollution levels have been issued for Saltburn, Marke Sands, Redcar Lifeboat Station and Redcar Coatham after storm sewage was discharged from a sewer flow in the last 48 hours.
Also in Cumbria, Walney West Shore. Walney Sandy Gap and Walney Bigger Bank have all been issued with pollution notices.
An Environment Agency spokesman said: “The current risk of surface water flooding reinforces the need for robust action from water companies to reduce discharges from storm overflows. We are monitoring the current situation and supporting local authorities where needed.”
In a statement last week, Defra said: “The Environment Agency makes a daily pollution risk forecast at this site based on the effects of rain, wind, sunlight and seasonality on bathing water quality. These factors affect the levels of bacteria that get washed into the sea from livestock, sewage and urban drainage via rivers and streams and how they disperse.
“Between 2020 and 2025, we’re investing more than £200 million to reduce storm spills across the East of England and, as part of our Get River Positive commitment, we’ve promised that storm overflows will not be the reason for unhealthy rivers in our region by 2030.”
Northumbrian Water said: “During the heavy rain earlier this week, a short discharge of storm water was made from a storm overflow at Spittal, near Berwick. Such discharges are mostly rainwater with a small percentage of wastewater that have come together because they use the same sewer network.
“At times of heavy rainfall, all water companies use storm overflows as a relief valve on our sewer network to protect the homes of customers and the environment from sewer flooding. Such discharges happen with both permission and scrutiny from the Environment Agency.
“In the last Bathing Water classifications released by Defra, 32 of the North East’s 34 designated bathing waters achieved either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ ratings, with Spittal in the highest category.
“We have invested heavily in upgrades to our wastewater network in the last two decades and beyond, which have played an important part in these results, and we continue to do so. More than £80 million of investment is targeted towards improvements related to storm overflows in our current 2020-25 operating period.”
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