A stunning view without the walk: Hammarbank, Windermere
If you’re in the Windermere area, or just passing by on a day out, you’d be mad not to stop briefly at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area. Hammarbank (sometimes spelt Hammerbank depending on where you look) is situated just outside Windermere on the A592 (Rayrigg Road), near Cook’s Corner roundabout. Turn […]
10 things to do on a rainy day in the Lake District and surrounding area
It’s been one of those cold, wet days with sleet and snow today, and so I’ve spent a snug Sunday working away in the office. It’s got me thinking though – where are the best places to go when the sun won’t come out to play? Here are my top 10 suggestions: 1. Lakeland, Windermere […]
Cake anyone? NGS unveils its Cumbrian gardens for 2015
If you’re a keen gardener, you may already have come across the National Garden Scheme’s (NGS) Yellow Book or even visited some of the many gardens that open each year across the UK to raise money for charity. It was great to see the 2015 Cumbria NGS guide appear in leaflet racks across the county […]
Chips in a flowerpot? It must be lunch at Beetham Nurseries
It’s been quite a while since I last went out for lunch, and Sunday presented the perfect opportunity. Because we were already in the area, my lunching ‘partner in crime’ and I decided to treat ourselves to a light bite to eat at Beetham Nurseries, which lies just south of Milnthorpe. The café was a […]
A new blog about the Lake District (and a bit about me)
Hello and welcome to my very first post on my Lake District Gems blog. Thank you for visiting me! Why am I setting up a blog about the Lakes? There are several reasons really. I love writing and I love the Lake District, and to be honest, I spend far too many hours sat behind […]