The Queen’s Head Askham – Review
The Queen’s Head is located in the small village of Askham, near Penrith in Cumbria conveniently located not too far from the M6. Part of the Askham Collection, which also includes Askham Hall and The George and Dragon in the…
Askham Hall Penrith – Review
This is a detailed review of Askham Hall, Penrith. Askham Hall near Penrith in Cumbria is a luxury country house owned by the Lowther family. The Hall is a Grade 1 listed building built during the 14th Century as a…
Walks around Ullswater – Lake District
Ullswater in the Lake District is a popular destination for walkers and tourists due to its vast array of walks and things you can do around the area, situated in the Eastern Fells. Home to the famous Ullswater Steamers, giving…
Honister Via Ferrata Xtreme
Based in the heart of the Lake District and at the top of Honister Pass, the Honister slate mines along with Honister Via Ferrata Classic and Honister Via Ferrata Xtreme can be found. Depending on what you’re looking for both…
Easy walking routes up Blencathra
Blencathra is one of the first mountains you’re likely to come across when coming into The Lake District if coming from Penrith direction. Its iconic shape lends itself to have many different walking routes for you to try and whilst many…
Experience Swallows and Amazons in the Lake District
The books and more recently the film Swallows and Amazons is set in the Lake District, written by Arthur Ransome who lived and found inspiration from the beautiful Cumbrian countryside he grew up in. The most recent adaptation of the…
