Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 35
Latrigg (27 min)
Grassy hill with sheep pasture on top, offering multiple trails to the summit & scenic valley views. Whinfell Forest (17 min)
This small, ancient forest features a large holiday village & a red squirrel reserve. Derwent Pencil Museum (22 min)
Cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing, with exhibits, a cafe & shop. Aira Force Waterfall (19 min)
Set in the scenic Lake District, this popular, stunning waterfall offers nature trails & viewpoints. Skiddaw (38 min)
Landmark, 931m-high peak in the north part of the Lake District, with walks to its panoramic summit. Hallin Fell (35 min)
Grassy Lakeland fell reaching 1,273 feet edged by Lake Ullswater & topped by a column of rocks. Gowbarrow Fell (16 min)
Hillside trails amid meadows & waterfalls, with views of peaks & Ullswater lake from the summit. Ullswater (23 min)
9-mi. glacial lake in the mountains with sailing & steamboats & a 20-mi. surrounding hiking trail. Penrith Castle (11 min)
Ruins of a massive castle once occupied by Richard III, set on a grassy meadow ideal for picnics. Blencathra (21 min)
This 868-m. hill features numerous scrambling routes to the summit & sweeping views. Haweswater Reservoir (40 min)
Remote & tranquil reservoir surrounded by walking paths with informational signs. Castlerigg Stone Circle (23 min)
Free entry to English Heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old, offering panoramic vistas. Lowther Castle & Gardens (22 min)
Imposing castle ruins, its gardens, cafe and shop, home to the Earls of Lonsdale in medieval times. Helvellyn (28 min)
This 950m-high mountain features hiking, climbing & scrambling routes, plus a cross-shaped shelter. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (14 min)
This 14th-century country house features large gardens and hosts an annual marmalade festival. | 
