Family walks from Patterdale sponsored by Sprayway contains two walking routes around Patterdale perfect for families. Patterdale is a small village close to lake Ullswater and is popular with walkers who go to climb famous peaks such as Helvellyn (England's third highest mountain). Local … [Read more...]
Peak District Walking Festivals
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March 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Walking through some of the England's most outstanding scenery is one of the joys of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire. With four separate festivals to choose from and with a wide variety of themes, there's something to suit all ages and abilities. The Peak District Walking Festival … [Read more...]
The Beacon, Penrith, Cumbria
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July 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
An unobtrusive wooden way marker points the way from the roadside, through a small wooden gate and up a grassy slope. Turning the corner, the slope is shaded by trees and the ground becomes sandy, with large pieces of sandstone bouldering the ground. The orignal forests of Beacon Hill were … [Read more...]
