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The English Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

THE ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE In 2018 our wonderful region was nominated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, thus joining such iconic locations as the Taj Mahal, the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon. The criteria used by UNESCO for selecting World Heritage Sites are quite specific and focus… Continue Reading

Hard Knott Roman Fort

Hard Knott Roman Fort Perched on a shelf overlooking the valley of Eskdale is Hard Knott Roman Fort, built by the Romans during the years after their arrival in the north west of England in 79 A.D. The position is amazing, with superb views both down the valley towards the Irish Sea, and across the… Continue Reading

Spring comes to the English Lake District

Spring comes to the English Lake District

The snow drops are long since gone, the daffodils are fading, and now it is the turn of the bluebells, which are beginning to fill the woods with their lovely blue flowers, and wonderful aroma. In the ornamental gardens, rhododendrons are bursting into flower. Every time of year has its own magic, but many people… Continue Reading

Best Walks In The Lake District

Best Walks In The Lake District

A question that is often asked is…. “What are the best walks in the Lake District?” No two people will agree on this, but what we can agree is that English Lakeland Walks gives an amazing opportunity to sample the best of what is available, with guidance from a fellow-walker who has explored and learned… Continue Reading

Brantwood

Brantwood

As the weather becomes more spring like, the sun shines and the flowers begin to emerge from the damp soil, the tourist attractions along the way are beginning to open for the season, or to extend their hours from the winter opening times. One place that many walkers on the Heart of Lakeland or Cross… Continue Reading

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