The Lake District
The spectacular Lake District is considered by many to be the jewel in England’s crown, offering the country’s highest mountains, most stunning scenery, and loveliest countryside. Above all, it is a place to seek out active enjoyment; to walk, climb on the mountains, to sail and fish on the lakes. The National Trust protects about a quarter of the Lake District, including the central fell area, the major valley heads, and six of the main lakes and much of their shoreline. Among the National Trust’s historic properties are two houses of immense literary heritage. The Georgian Wordsworth House in Cockermouth is the birthplace of the poet William Wordsworth, and Hill Top, a petite 17th-century house, in the hamlet of Near Sawrey, is where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children’s stories.

Wasdale & Eskdale
Wasdale is a remote, tranquil and truly beautiful part of the Lake District National Park. It is home to Wastwater, England’s deepest lake and Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain.

It’s a great starting point for climbers of Great Gable and Scafell Pike. Try out the local brew at the Wasdale Head Inn or meat from Wasdale Head Hall Farm. If you need to stock up on extra provisions there’s an excellent bakery in nearby Gosforth.

Upper Eskdale is a dramatic valley which is lesser known by visitors and is a great place to escape to with walks through fantastic countryside. Lower down the valley at Dale Head, the family can step on board the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway, for a fun family day out or visit Muncaster Castle and the village of Ravenglass.

National Trust places nearby: Sandscale Haws, Hill Top, Fell Foot Park, Gondola. Shop and pub: shop in Eskdale Green, Gosforth, pub within 1 mile of Bird How at Eskdale Green, Gosforth, Seascale, Neather Wasdale. Tea-room/café/restaurant: Wasdale Head, Gosforth. Other attractions: Muncaster Castle. Activities: climbing, fishing, pony trekking,

Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 89