Claife Heights is a circular route of approx 10 miles and includes some great forest tracks, a long climb up Base Camp, where you are rewarded with some fantastic views, and then some good downhill sections. You can even pop into the Sawrey hotel for a quick pint before heading back down to the carpark or car ferry.
There are several ways you can start this route, if your staying in self catering accommodation in Bowness on Windermere then you can catch the ferry either as a foot passenger or take the car. read more…
Cumbria is a beautiful county in Britain, and the best way to see it is by car, bicycle, or on foot. There are stunning vistas at every bend in the road. A perfect visit will be one of discovery, tossing the map aside. Each morning will bring something new, from a visit to Muncaster Castle to the stone circle atop Castlerigg.
Goosemire Cottages have a new addition to their portfolio of lake district cottages and self catering apartments. The Loft is a one bedroomed first floor self contained apartment in a converted Coach House and Stables in the centre of Bowness, with good views of the Claife Heights fells and glimpses of lake Windermere.
After the success of last years first Freerange Comedy Festival, the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal have managed to secure even bigger well known stand up acts for this years festival on 23rd to 27th May.
Acts include Jack Dee, Jeremy Hardy, Lucy Porter, Phil Kay, Chris Ramsey, late night comedy club sketch shows, with loads more acts to still be announced.
The humble Ginger Nut is an often over looked biscuit living out its days in the bottom of the biscuit barrel, however Grasmere Gingerbread (a cross between a biscuit and a cake) is truly immense! As I sit writing this blog all I can think of is popping downstairs to the kitchen to try another slice….hardly surprising as it is acknowledged by food critics as “the best gingerbread in the world”.
If you are staying in one of our lake district cottages in the kendal area, then its worth considering paying a visit to Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology.
The museum is opposite the train station and Peugeot main dealer. The first collection of plants, fossils, minerals, animals and antiques was put together in 1796 by William Todhunter and is one of the oldest museum collections in the country. read more…
The village of Morland which is steeped in history is just a 15 minute walk away from Cranesbill where you can see the Saxon tower of Morland Church, which has a squirrel shaped tree in the grounds. The church is the oldest Cumbrian building still in daily use of it’s original purpose.
Hawkshead Brewery is holding its Spring Beer Festival at The Beer Hall, Mill Yard, Staveley, LA8 9LR over the weekend of 23rd to 25th March.
Friday 12 -11pm
Saturday 12 -12pm
Sunday 12 – 6pm
The Malcolm Wilson Rally starts at 8:30am in Cockermouth’s Main Street on Saturday 3rd March. Entries from all over the UK will compete in the three forest stages – Whinlatter Forest near Bassenthwaite Lake and Keswick, Grizedale Forest near Ulverson and Coniston, and Greystoke Forest near Penrith.
Free entry for spectators.
If you are looking for short breaks in the lake district for this weekend please take a look at our self catering cottages that we have available close by to the three Forests.
Aira Force close to the shores of Lake Ullswater and Pooley Bridge, is the most famous waterfall in the Lake District. The waterfall drops an impressive 65ft, and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland. If your lucky you may spot a red squirrel.
In the 1870s the Howard family of Graystoke Castle landscaped the area around the waterfall and used it as a pleasure garden, planting over half a million trees and forming a network of footpaths, tracks and bridges. The land is now owned by The National Trust.
