Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 54
Loweswater (20 min) 148-acre lake surrounded by scenic hills & woods featuring tranquil trails & row boat rentals. Honister Slate Mine (35 min.) england s last working slate mine offering underground tours & several different climbing routes. Castlerigg Stone Circle (21 min.) free entry to english heritage stone circle thought to be 5000 years old offering panoramic vistas. Buttermere (26 min.) verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive deep water lake. National Trust - Wordsworth House And Garden (7 min.) historic former home of wordsworth featuring period details tours & educational programs. Whinlatter Forest Park (14 min.) forested mountain park with walking and biking trails plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre. Derwent Pencil Museum (16 min.) cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing with exhibits a cafe & shop. Derwentwater (20 min.) bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Whinlatter (11 min) set in the lake district england s only mountain forest is popular for climbing & cycling. Crummock Water (17 min.) mountains encircle this scenic lake which is a tranquil destination for walks picnics & views. The Lakes Distillery (8 min.) alpacas roam the grounds of this whisky vodka & gin distillery that offers a range of tours. Catbells (24 min.) steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. Skiddaw (32 min) landmark 931m-high peak in the north part of the lake district with walks to its panoramic summit. Lake District Wildlife Park (12 min.) over 100 species of exotic animals live at this 25-acre park with an on-site cafe and a play area. |