A deep pot / gorge with 15 foot cliff for jumping. Interesting rock formations. Fun, open, sunny. Directions: From Galleny continue along the river path a further 11⁄2 miles, 300m after Blea Rock (the house-sized boulder on far L). Many more pools upstream a mile at footbridge (Swan Dub, Tray Dub)
A popular, picnic-friendly area of grassy riverside with a long deep section under the bridge, good for jumps. Shallows downstream. Easy parking. Village post office and shop nearby. Lovely. Directions: Turn off the A595 for Ulpha and continue 4 miles to near LA20 6DT. Why not walk upstream a mile (river’s L bank) and find […]
There’s a series of lovely pools along the higher reaches of the River Esk. The legendary Tongue Pot is the best, set beneath an ancient packhorse bridge with high jumps possible into deep water. There are many more pools as you explore upstream on the Esk and Lingcove Beck; Esk Falls has the biggest pool. […]
The ‘unnamed’ tarn below Haystacks (597m) is where Alfred Wainright’s ashes are scattered. It’s small but perfectly formed, with craggy outcrops and wonderful views, but it’s fairly shallow and has quite deep sediment in places. Nearby Blackbeck Tarn is better for a proper swim, but also has sediment. Directions: Several well-marked paths lead to the […]
Fabulous views of Windermere from this easy hilltop (321m), far better than you could expect from the modest climb. Amazing sunsets. Directions: Signed Cartmel Fell off the A592 (direction LA11 6NR). After 3⁄4 mile find the Gummer’s How car park on R and follow the obvious path opposite up to the little peak.
The views from this high limestone pavement, formed 350 million years ago, are incredible. There are orchids, including dark-red helleborines, blue moor grass, and rock roses, growing in the cracks. Seek out the stunted junipers sculpted by the wind on Farrer’s Allotment, or the trees bent double on Flodder Allotment near Lord’s Seat. In one […]
A remote, wooded peninsula on the lake shore, with a little S-facing beach. A good place to find peace on the otherwise busy shore. Directions: Follow the shore road N from Lakeside. After 21⁄2 miles turn R signed Cunsey/ferry, opposite the second gatehouse for Graythwaite Estate. Head for LA22 0LU (Cunsey Farm) and 500m before […]
Two idyllic lakes, hidden in Scots pine and larch woodland in low foothills, with plenty of places to swim and paddle from rocky headlands. Possibly our favourite mid-level tarn. It was formed in 1835 when the original Finsthwaite Tarn was enlarged to provide power for a waterwheel at Stott Park Bobbin Mill (now intriguingly restored […]
A deep triangular plunge pool with huge rock slab. Large pebble beach. Views down to Rydal Water. Open access land. , Directions: From Rydal Bower continue climbing steeply 300m, past several more pools and falls. NB The direct track up via Hart Head is a private road. There is a further excellent waterfall pool another […]
Car park, slipway, toilets, grassy banks and a long stretch of beach make this popular with families and those with small boats. Directions: On W shore (A5084) 2 miles S of Blawith. Coniston Hall campsite (LA21 8AS, 01539 441223) is a few miles further N, with a great shoreside location, though can be busy.
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