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WHEN TO GO

Summer would seem like the most obvious time to go to a location like the Lake District, in pursuit of outdoor adventures in fine weather. However, a Windermere resident told us that it’s also particularly beautiful on a bright day in winter, because the air is clearer and there’s better visibility from the peaks, because of the lack of haze.

WAY TO GO

If you’re travelling from the south, you’ll need to take the M6 or the M1. Unfortunately, both motorways are undergoing ‘improvements’ as they’re transformed into ‘smart’ motorways, so take your pick!

FOOD AND DRINK

There are loads of wonderful eateries in the Lakes. The Skiddaw Hotel in the centre of Keswick has sumptuous furnishings and offers meals, snacks and drinks in the bar or conservatory.

There’s also a vegetarian and vegan café, Kat’s Kitchen, offering a very tempting menu, located at 135 Main Street in Keswick.

FIND OUT MORE

n Lake District National Park

Web www.lakedistrict.gov.uk

Check out this website for lots of useful information about the Lake District, especially its walking routes, or call in at the local tourist information centre when you arrive.

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk

Theatre by the Lake

www.theatrebythelake.com

John Ruskin Memorial

www.visitcumbria.com/kes/ ruskin-memorial

Castlerigg Stone Circle

www.english-heritage.org.uk

South Lakes Safari Zoo

www.southlakessafarizoo.com

OUR OUTFIT

We towed our Freedom Jetstream with our Peugeot 206 1.4