Natural
Wonders
Natural
Wonders
Marvellous nature in The Lake District
We’ve got some of Britain’s favourite mountains from Helvellyn to Catbells. More lakes than any other area of Cumbria, the quiet and unspoilt Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, knarled yews and old oaks, and wildlife in abundance including Osprey, Red Squirrels, Red Deer, and porpoises and seals which can be seen from the harbour town of Maryport.
Derwentwater
From Keswick it’s just a short stroll to discover the glory of Derwent Water and the Borrowdale fells. The hamlets of Watendlath and Rosthwaite are a delight as are the oak woodlands on both side of the valley.
Helvellyn
Britain’s most popular mountain or fell is a great walk from Thirlmere. Be sure to be well equipped as the top is over 3,000 ft and is not to be underestimated.
The Solway Coast
Tranquil with understated beauty, it has miles of unspoilt shoreline with an abundance of seabirds, flowers and shells to discover. You will love the Solway Coast.
Bassenthwaite Ospreys
The magnificent Ospreys fish for food at Bassenthwaite. You can see them in action from viewing platforms at Dodd Wood or via a video link at Whinlatter Forest Park.
Silloth
Views from the long promenade across to the Solway Firth and Scotland are magnificent. You can enjoy similar great views from the harbour at Maryport.
Buttermere and Crummock Water
After the last ice-age, Buttermere and Crummock Water were one big lake. Now separate, both provide, easy, but memorable circular walks.
The Bowder Stone
Six times the height of a person, the Bowder Stone is improbably balanced on one edge. Despite this, it can be safely ascended by a wooden staircase.
Rannerdale Knots Bluebells
There is no nicer place than Rannerdale at Crummock Water in the spring when the Bluebells are in full bloom.
The Rivers Cocker and Derwent
By the Brewery Bridge in Cockermouth where the Cocker joins the Derwent, is a lovely spot to spend a few quite moments.