Lake District
At the day when I was leaving the beautiful
Lake District, I was taken a special route. This route was recommended to me at
the Ambleside Tourist Office (Tel. 015394-32582). I want to encourage you to
take at route as well.
Be careful at Autumn and Winter, because the
street goes over a high mountain and the weather conditions during the cold period
may makes it impossible to drive there. If it is raining or foggy, then I would
not taker that route, because to can't see anything in the mountains.
If the weather is sunny or mild, then you will
never forget that route.
Starting in Ambleside take the A591 to
Windermere at the main roundabout change onto the A592 (small, steep road on
your left). You are passing the Nation Trust property Townend, which is worth to
visit.
You are now going upper the hills the view like
following:
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| View to
Windermere / Lake Windermere from Troutbeck |
While driving up the mountains take some stops to enjoy the beautiful
landscape.
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| View to the
Mountains near Brothers Water |
Reaching the plateau of the mountain you will
find a nice pub. Sorry but I don't remember its name. It was something with
Brother's Inn or so. Here you can stop, taking out the shoes and have a little
walk around the hills. There are a few numbered and signed ways. After that, you
may want to join the pub for a drink and maybe something to eat.
Driving further on the A592 you will come down
to Patterdale. A very small village with just 6 or 7 houses. Take a look around
to discover views like this here:
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| A592 shortly
before Patterdale |
After 1 mile you can see Glenridding a very nice village with Hotels,
Bed&Breakfast and as well a Youth Hostel.
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| A592 shortly
before Glenridding |
A592 near Glenridding |
Lake Ullswater |
Glenridding is located at the south point of
Lake Ullswater, which you can do also some water sports.
3 miles behind Glenridding, after the junction
of the A592 with the A5091 you will find on your left a sign "Aira Force
Waterfall". Stop here and walk up the waterfall. It is worth seeing it:
Coming back to your car, drive
further on the A592 passing Watermillock and heading up to the A66 for Penrith. Alternatively
you can drive, after seeing the Waterfall, on the A5091 until you are heading
the A66 and turn left onto it and drive to Keswick and the surrounding area.
Have a nice trip |
