Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 36
Puzzling Place (12 min.) fun attraction with illusion exhibits a gallery of holograms and 3d images and a puzzle shop. Thirlmere (15 min.) a 3-mile-long reservoir with a 104-foot-tall dam & fell backdrop. Derwentwater (17 min.) bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Lowther Castle U0026 Gardens (23 min) imposing castle ruins its gardens cafe and shop home to the earls of lonsdale in medieval times. Aira Force Waterfall (11 min.) set in the scenic lake district this popular stunning waterfall offers nature trails & viewpoints. Skiddaw (29 min) landmark 931m-high peak in the north part of the lake district with walks to its panoramic summit. Latrigg (17 min.) grassy hill with sheep pasture on top offering multiple trails to the summit & scenic valley views. Helvellyn (17 min) this 950m-high mountain features hiking climbing & scrambling routes plus a cross-shaped shelter. Blencathra (11 min) this 868-m. hill features numerous scrambling routes to the summit & sweeping views. Catbells (23 min.) steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. Whinlatter Forest Park (20 min.) forested mountain park with walking and biking trails plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre. Derwent Pencil Museum (12 min.) cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing with exhibits a cafe & shop. Castlerigg Stone Circle (13 min.) free entry to english heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old offering panoramic vistas. Bassenthwaite Lake (21 min.) scenic hills surround this large lake featuring waterside paths sailing & osprey viewing areas. |