Sally
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I was born and bred in the lake district and brought up on a working farm. My family where always branching out into new areas which eventually led to the self catering lake district holiday cottage industry. I’ve followed in those footsteps and enjoy sharing the little hidden gems the Lake District has to offer.
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The Grisedale Valley, much loved by Wordsworth, is well worth exploring especially if you have your dog in tow, they'll love running over the fells and taking a dip in the tarns as they run along.
I love maps of The Lake District and take great pleasure in the tiny detail of the 1:25,000 series. There is nothing better than spreading out on the carpet with a map of central Lakeland and a steaming cup of tea. That's what long winter nights are for, planning your summer adventures!
Greystoke is a charming little village with traditional slate roofed cottages dating from the 17th century. Just five miles west of Penrith, Greystoke has a pretty village green with an ancient market cross thought to date back to the early 1600s.
On a bitterly cold and grey December afternoon, William and Merryn braved the outside carriages on the Santa Special. They very much enjoyed sitting behind Ian the engine driver and his collie dog Jip, who howled with excitement when the tooting engine horn signalled the start of the ride!
Keswick is awash with activities you can do straight from your front door. Come rain or shine there are an abundance of things to keep you occupied whether it be indoor or outdoor. The choice is yours but here are just a few ideas.
The Lake District is one of the most important climbing areas in the UK. Climbers were attracted by the scale and majesty of the Lakeland crags and it was natural that the Valley of Wasdale beneath the greatest of the Lake District Mountains - Scafell Pike, Scafell and Great Gable - was the original hub for Lakeland climbing.
Dodd Wood is a hidden gem in the Lake District and well worth a visit. A modest subsidiary peak of the giant Skiddaw range, its height belies the stunning panorama from the summit. The forest itself is part of the Mirehouse Estate featuring many different conifers and character tearoom
This is a great place to stop off on your way up to the Lake District if you have a young family. We've just come back from a brilliant day at Greenlands Farm.
Kids Keswick is a superb guide of 50 things to do with children in and near to Keswick (and the Borrowdale valley). One such extract leads families to Whinlatter Forest, just above the village of Braithwaite (5 mins from Keswick)
We've just come back from a beautiful day at Holker Hall & Gardens in the South Lake District it takes an hour to get there from several Keswick cottages
