Greystones Guest House
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Derwentwater, near Keswick.
Left to right: Looking across the valley to the mighty Blencathra; Derwentwater from Castle Head; Newlands Valley.
Blessed with some of the most stunning scenery in England, the Lake District offers up new views and vistas on a regular basis - time of day, changes in the weather and the march of the seasons can all have a dramatic effect on the landscape.
Left to right: The readily accessible view from Latrigg; the pre-historic stone circle at Castlerigg.
Latrigg has a wheelchair friendly footpath up to its 362 metre summit and is a popular climb due to its convenient location overlooking the town of Keswick. Visible from Latrigg are the 38 stones of Castlerigg Stone Circle. Probably built around 3200 BC - the beginning of the later Neolithic Period - the circle is approximately 33 metres across and although its origins are unknown, it may well have been connected with the nearby Langdale axe industry, possibly serving several functions that were ritual and practical to the axemakers. Definitely worth a visit!
Autumn reflections in Derwentwater
Covering an area of about 50 kms from North to South and 40 kms from East to West the Lake District is made up of a series of lakes, mountain tarns, streams and a mountain range that rises to over 900 metres above sea level on four summits. Carved by the forces of the last ice-age the area remains largely unchanged to this day and, as perhaps you would expect, is under the umbrella of the National Parks Authority.
Left to right: Sharp Edge, Blencathra; Canoeing on the lake.
The Lake District, well known for its natural beauty and wide variety of outdoor activities, also offers a wealth of superb visitor attractions for all the family. If it's the 'great outdoors' you're looking for then the Lake District has it by the truck load. However, the area is not in any way limited to the many outdoor sports and activities that it has to offer, oh no. There are many fascinating historic houses and museums to visit or you could take a ride on a steam train or lake cruise. How about coming face to face with wild or unusual animals at one of the wildlife parks or aquariums or meeting the Beatrix Potter characters and visiting her house? The list just goes on and on...
One of A.Wainwrights favourite views from Catbells.
But then there's always the sheer beauty!
Left to right: We made it!; Ashness Bridge - it's narrow!; Derwentwater shoreline.
Whichever way you look at the Lake District, it's special!Design by ScenicDreamStudio 2007