Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out
In her final adventure, Susan shares her love of Cumbria, taking in its history and stunning scenery along the way. Her first stop is Lake Windermere, where a little boat trip conjures up childhood memories of reading Swallows and Amazons.
In Grasmere, she pops into Dove Cottage, once the home of poet William Wordsworth, where she learns he lived with two
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capable women editors... With such mesmerising vistas at every turn, Susan is tickled by Claife Viewing Station, where 18th-century tourists were advised to turn their backs on the beauty spot and hold up a mirror to take in the view ‘lest they swoon!’. Susan is a cheerful guide and we are left feeling that one visit to the Lake District will never be enough. ★★★ MC