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Last updated 01/01/2021
Another view from question number 1 below
Just over a year ago, I designed a little bit of a quiz based on places I’d visited around the Lake District (if you didn’t see it at the time, you can take a look here). I know that some of you really enjoyed it, so I said I’d do another one – and here it is!
It’s just for fun, and all you have to do is guess where in the Lake District I’m standing to take the photograph. Some of the places will have been featured on the blog (just to test you’ve been reading!), but not all. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. I’m at a well-known viewpoint in the South Lakes, but which one?2. I’m standing (or probably kneeling!) in a world-famous Lake District garden. Can you guess which it is?3. This gorgeous little church stands on the side of one of the area’s lakes. Which one?4. You’ll find this intriguing little viewing tunnel in the grounds of which Lake District property?5. I’m standing on the verandah of a house on an island. Which lake must I be on?6. I stopped for a quick end-of-day picture at the top of this famous mountain pass. Which pass is it?7. You could catch a boat from near here. If you did, which lake would you be travelling on? (Note: I’ve removed the clues from the stone in the photo!)8. Which tranquil stretch of water am I walking around in the South Lakes?9. Thirsty walkers will be grateful to see this sight, but what is the name of the bridge?10. After a drive around the Lakes, we stopped at this very scenic car park. Which valley was I photographing?
And now for the answers…
No peeking until you’ve finished!! 🙂
Answer 1: I’m standing at the Hammarbank viewpoint overlooking Windermere lakeAnswer 2: I’m in the world’s oldest topiary garden at Levens Hall, and this is the ‘Judge’s Wig’
Answer 3: This church stands on the side of Bassenthwaite Lake – and especially well done if you knew it was called St Bega’s!
We took a walk to the side of Bassenthwaite Lake on a trip to Mirehouse last year for the blog. I wrote all about it in my post, 10 great reasons to visit Mirehouse.
Answer 4: You’ll find this fascinating viewing tunnel in the grounds of Allan Bank, Grasmere, which is cared for by the National Trust
We paid our first visit to Allan Bank earlier this year – here’s the post!
Answer 5: This beautiful view can be seen from Derwent Island House on DerwentwaterAnswer 6: This was taken towards the top of the Kirkstone Pass looking northAnswer 7: I took this picture at the very southern tip of Ullswater, where you can catch the Ullswater ‘Steamers’Answer 8: This photo was taken on a peaceful walk behind GrasmereAnswer 9: Thirsty walkers will be pleased to reach Skelwith Bridge, where they’ll find the café, Chesters by the RiverAnswer 10: If you can see this scenery, it’s because you’re in Great Langdale. Recently I read that, strictly, Langdale consists of two valleys, Great Langdale (this one), and Little Langdale. I’ll accept Langdale though!
How did you do?! Was it too easy or too difficult? Let me know how you got on in the comments below!
I got half right, but have made a promise to visit Skelwith Bridge and the Windermere viewpoint very soon.
My husband and I have really enjoyed your blog, being introduced to it via Fallbarrow lodge Facebook page.
Please keep up the good work, there are so many hidden gems that we need to seek out!
And thank you 👏so much for making the winter bearable. We are looking forward to many visits to the Lakes this year.
Lynda x
Thank you very much for your kind comment Lynda – I’m so pleased to hear you enjoy the blog. I think that’s one of the amazing things about the Lakes – however much you think you’ve seen, there’s always more to explore! I hope you enjoy your visits to the Lakes in 2018 and plenty of fine weather too!
I really enjoyed taking these pictures during 2017, and hope they might inspire you to visit the Lake District in 2018!
I got half right, but have made a promise to visit Skelwith Bridge and the Windermere viewpoint very soon.
My husband and I have really enjoyed your blog, being introduced to it via Fallbarrow lodge Facebook page.
Please keep up the good work, there are so many hidden gems that we need to seek out!
And thank you 👏so much for making the winter bearable. We are looking forward to many visits to the Lakes this year.
Lynda x
Thank you very much for your kind comment Lynda – I’m so pleased to hear you enjoy the blog. I think that’s one of the amazing things about the Lakes – however much you think you’ve seen, there’s always more to explore! I hope you enjoy your visits to the Lakes in 2018 and plenty of fine weather too!
I didn’t score anything – both quizzes but it was lovely to see some interesting places that I might otherwise never have seen!
I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them anyway – that’s the main thing!