Tag Archives: Alfred Wainwright

‘Rain, sun, snow, there is beauty everywhere’

Take the bus from Borrowdale, Lake District We love visiting the Northern Lake District. You can enjoy the buzz of friendly Keswick, full of great cafes, independent shops, beautiful parks and stunning views in every direction. Travel by open-top coach from Keswick to Seatoller and experience the beauty of Derwentwater and Borrowdale, passing “the loveliest… Read More »

A wild ride through Cumbria in a camper truck

Camping trips with a young family can be quite challenging, especially in the UK, where the weather can often switch from sunshine to downpour in the blink of an eye. An extra difficulty for me is that my wife Helen cannot join us for our Easter break (she is away from training for her fourth… Read More »

Why can’t the Lake District get it right?

Concerns grow over record levels of pollution in Lake District waters – Getty “It is certain that there is no other place in this wonderful world quite like Lakeland,” Alfred Wainwright wrote in 1948. The accountant-turned-climber fell in love with the region, inspiring walkers, cyclists, wildlife watchers and holidaymakers. exploring the region and cementing its… Read More »