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10 Instagram Worthy Lake District Locations By Rachael Parkin Whatever the weather – be it big, blue skies and glorious sunshine, a sparkling white winter-wonderland, or (and this is the most likely), a leaden sky, heavy with dark, brooding rain-filled clouds – the Lake District has some of the most photogenic locations any enthusiastic Instagrammer could ever wish for. With fabulous photo opportunities at every turn it’s virtually impossible to narrow them down to just a few but here we have compiled a list of several of the most Instagrammable locations the area has to offer. 1. Scafell Pike Summit…

#Explorefromthedoor with Sean Conway – #6 The ‘Not the Tilberthwaite’ Loop (Yewdale Fells) The view from the front of our house I have to say is second to none. Yes on a good day we can see the Old Man off to the left but every other day, unless the mist is really low, we can see the wonderfully craggy hillside of Rigg Head and Yew Pike and its towering proximity to our home means we have a soft spot for the route up there. My wife and I call it the Tilberthwaite loop because you head up towards Tilbertwaite…

#Explorefromthedoor with Sean Conway – #5 Mountain Bike Heaven If you’re into mountain biking but, like me, aren’t Danny Macaskill and able to throw yourself down 50ft drops, then the Grizedale forest is the place for you. The second best thing about Grizedale is that you don’t need to drive there from Coniston, you can get on your bike right at your door and be there within half an hour. Now I have to be honest I haven’t been Mountain biking in a while. 2018 was all about my Europe world record attempt and I couldn’t afford to get injured…

Izzy Walks the Wainwrights: Numbers 1-73 By Rachael Parkin Izzy, the newest addition to the Coppermines family, is a Welsh Sheepdog, Border Collie cross with an endless enthusiasm for “walkies”. Lucky for her then that she lives next to some of the best “walkies” country in the UK (if not the world – but we are a bit biased). Bred for working in the hills she is seemingly physically incapable of tiredness, has an uncanny ability for finding sticks in places no tree has ever grown, and as it turns out, and has a talent for posing wistfully on mountain…

Get that Festive Feeling in The Lakes this winter By Rachael Parkin Whether you get that “festive feeling” by warming your feet on a roaring log fire, by Christmas shopping in quaint market towns and villages or by embarking on an exhilarating walk up a snow-capped mountain there will be something for you here in The Lake District this festive season. The season gets underway with Ulverston Dickensian Festival, this year taking place on 24th and 25th November. A charming family event with a Christmas Market, street entertainment, children’s rides including a Victoria Helter-Skelter, period costume competition and Santa himself.…

#Explorefromthedoor with Sean Conway – #4 Conistons Old Man. As my wife will tell you, to her annoyance, I have an unhealthy ambition to one day be The Old Man of Coniston. You know, the crazy grey-haired pensioner who does his weekly shopping on horseback while herding his flock of lamas down the high street because they just really needed a walk. I really want to be that guy. Sadly, I have chosen the wrong town to live in if I want to be The Old Man of Coniston because I will always be trumped by the real Old Man…

Here in the Lake District, there are endless opportunities to explore and discover the great outdoors. Perfect for family walking, there are short, sharp climbs and long flat circular walks, meandering forest trails and lakeside family walks. In fact, for family walks, Lake District routes are suited to a wide range of abilities. Whether you have babies in carriers or budding adventurers with little legs, older family members or those with reduced mobility, the Lakes is perfect for getting outside and experiencing nature at its finest. We particularly like Lake District walks with kids around Coniston. Quieter than busier hotspots,…

#explorefromthedoor with Sean Conway – #3 Life on the Water The Lake District. It says in the name – Lake. Ironically there is only one ‘Lake’ – Bassenthwaite Lake. Most of the rest are actually Waters. When I decided on a whim to move to the Lakes as I mentioned in July’s blog there were two reasons, mountains and Lakes. I need both in my life to feel alive. It’s hard to explain but Mum did always tell me I was a water baby and would constantly be found lying belly down in any puddle I could find, literally any,…

by Rachael Parkin Autumn is the perfect time to visit the Lake District, the ever-changing nature of the season is a wonder to behold and no two days are alike. Take in the magnificent mosaic of colours, dodge the showers by ducking into a warm, welcoming pub and sit back and watch the world transform around you. Cooler days, a spectacular autumnal landscape and fewer crowds also make October the perfect time to spend glorious days walking and cosy evening’s fireside. For those travelling to the Lakes with families and looking for different ways to keep everyone entertained then you…

#explorefromthedoor with Sean Conway – #2 Escaping the Crowds, Coniston Valley. The Lake District is one of the best places to explore in England and has fueled creative and exploring minds for centuries. Spending time in the mountains has huge benefits both physically and mentally. The one downside can be that some of the ‘famous’ routes and mountains can be slightly busy during certain times of the year which can take away from the whole reason you wanted to come up here in the first place. Don’t fear though, there is a simple solution to avoid the crowds, and it…