Walks
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What a winter!
For reasons I’ve never quite understood Lakeland is always busier in the months it looks least beautiful. Sure, the fells hold charms in summer; the days are longer and the lakes warm enough for a swim. But I’d swap all […]
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Walks from Tarn House #1: Waterfall Walk
After buying Tarn House a few years back (when I was a younger and fitter man than now!), I spent as many days as I could exploring the fells, lanes and footpaths around Tarn House to compile a collection of […]
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10 first-time mountains for children in the Lake District
Picking a child’s first Lakes fell can be a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you want them to stretch their abilities and have a fun day out. But too much ambition risks turning a potentially memorable mountain outing into a […]
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The 10 best walks from Tarn House
During the three years we’ve owned Tarn House, I like to think we’ve done most of the walks that are possible from the front door. In reality, when a spare day comes around, I’m always surprised to find a new […]
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Sunset on Loughrigg Fell #2
In Tarn House there’s a folder full of walks that start from the front door. Among the best of these is the short circular that summits Loughrigg Fell. And the best time to do that is either first thing in […]
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Sunset over Loughrigg Fell
At just shy of 1,100ft, Loughrigg Fell is a minnow of a fell in Lakes terms. But oh, what a minnow, with its hidden tarns, rocky bluffs, meandering ridgeway paths – not to mention the caves, bluebells and acres of […]
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Snow in Loughrigg
If I had to pick a favourite Lakes season, I’d choose Winter. The raw clarity of the views. A stillness broken only by a movement in the hawthorn: a robin picking the last of the berries. The snow – a […]