Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 48
The Lakes Distillery (10 min.) alpacas roam the grounds of this whisky vodka & gin distillery that offers a range of tours. Derwentwater (22 min.) bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Lake District Wildlife Park (14 min.) over 100 species of exotic animals live at this 25-acre park with an on-site cafe and a play area. Whinlatter (14 min.) set in the lake district england s only mountain forest is popular for climbing & cycling. Whinlatter Forest Park (16 min.) forested mountain park with walking and biking trails plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre. Catbells (26 min.) steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. Main Street Monument (4 min) Bassenthwaite Lake (8 min.) scenic hills surround this large lake featuring waterside paths sailing & osprey viewing areas. Castlerigg Stone Circle (23 min.) free entry to english heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old offering panoramic vistas. Loweswater (23 min) 148-acre lake surrounded by scenic hills & woods featuring tranquil trails & row boat rentals. Buttermere (28 min.) verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive deep water lake. Derwent Pencil Museum (17 min.) cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing with exhibits a cafe & shop. Main Street (4 min) Ennerdale Water (29 min) this remote scenic lake in the lake district national park lies along the coast to coast walk. Skiddaw (33 min) landmark 931m-high peak in the north part of the lake district with walks to its panoramic summit. Crummock Water (19 min.) mountains encircle this scenic lake which is a tranquil destination for walks picnics & views. |