Grasmere has always been one of my favourite Lake District places, so yesterday we combined a mission to collect some gingerbread with a saunter around the village. We visited our favourite shop in Grasmere – Craglands – to collect our gingerbread voucher from Chris Shaw (@cragchris on Twitter) from whom we had won it in [...]
Today at 2 pm they are going to be flying hawks here at Limefitt Park in Troutbeck
You can see some of these beauties.
Falconry at Limefitt Park
Midnight
and my favourite, thomas the American Kestrel
Thomas
Oh yes – and there’s free pony trekking for the kids too!
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Ok , so it’s not exactly the White Nile, but an expedition to see where the beck begins its journey had been on my list of walks to to do for some time now. I set of on Thursday morning bright and early armed with a rucksack full of wet/cold weather clothes, map, compass etc [...]
The onset of Spring (sun, daffodils, lambs, first barbie of the year and all that) brought a rush of blood to the head and Tom and I set off to Grizedale for a bit of Dad and boy bonding on the North Face trail. We cheated a bit as we got Linda to drive us [...]
One of the highlights of The Lakes for nature lovers is the annual return of the Bassenthwaite Ospreys.
As well as going to see the nest, just North of Keswick, now you can now follow them on the internet!
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Fantastic news this morning that Dubbs Reservoir, between Ings and Troutbeck, on the fell side just above our Lake District pine lodges has been reborn as a haven for wildlife.
Dubbs Reservoir – A New Conservation Area
The reservoir used to be an important water source but had fallen into disuse in recent years. Now after [...]
Does this view look good to you?
Troutbeck Church – just a stroll from Limefitt Park
Our lodges are only a short walk away from this churchyard which is a blaze of gold at the end of March as the daffodils come out.
If visual poetry is your thing, you can even go and find where Wordsworth [...]
1. Go for a walk
The Lakes is heaven on earth for ramblers – look at one of the free routes on our website and treat yourself to a healthy and free slice of rest and relaxation
2. Go for a bike ride
Whether its on the winding lanes, the bridle paths or the exciting trails at Grizedale [...]
This season The Lancaster Canal Trust will be offering free (but donations gratefully accepted) 30-40 minute canal boat trips on Sunday and Bank Holidays from May to September between 11:00 and 4:00
For more information visit www.lancastercanaltrust.org.uk
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