Author: Fay Doyle
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Grain, Ambleside: Is it Worth Visiting?
If you’re looking to grab some casual food in the daytime, but want something that feels modern, is affordable and built with good quality ingredients in mind, then Grain Ambleside ticks pretty much all of those boxes. Grain is a modern, busy café in the heart of Ambleside, just on the corner of the road…
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Buttermere Circular Walk: Route Map, Parking & What to Expect
The Buttermere circular walk gets the perfect balance between being just long enough to leave you satisfied and gentle enough for when you want to take things a little easier. It’s just as good in full sunshine, where the crystal clear water will hold your attention, as it is on a rainy day when the…
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Rydal Falls to Buckstones Jump Walk: Route Map, Parking & Swimming Guide
The Rydal Falls to Buckstones Jump walk is a stunningly beautiful trail in the heart of the central Lake District. It’s also incredibly varied, which I think is one of the reasons I keep returning to it and why it stays in my mind long after. First up along the trail is ‘The Grot’: a…
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Ambleside Manor Vegetarian B&B: Is it Worth it?
The Ambleside Manor Vegetarian B&B offers a beautifully considered hotel experience. The hotel and gardens manage effortlessly to create a beautiful balance of understated luxury and elegance whilst preserving the details of its roots as a 19th century Victorian country house. What makes the Ambleside Manor Lake District hotel unique is that it’s a…
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Angle Tarn Walk from Patterdale: Route Map, Parking & What to Expect
The Angle Tarn walk is probably one of the most iconic in the Lake District. Angle Tarn sits high up in the fells, and the views out over it towards the surrounding mountains (like Helvellyn, Dollywagon Pike and Raise to name a few) are just stunning. My guide covers the Angle Tarn walk from Patterdale…
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ASAP Coffee, Ambleside: Is it Worth Visiting?
If you’re looking for a good cup of coffee whilst in the Lake District then you’re going to want to visit ASAP Coffee in Ambleside. I’ve had more coffees than I can count at ASAP, each one has been consistent and made correctly with craft and care. Their coffee menu is impressive and is one…
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Stock Ghyll Force Walk from Ambleside: Route Map, Parking & What to Expect
The Stock Ghyll Force walk is a quick, relatively easy, family friendly walk that can be done from the centre of Ambleside in around an hour. Within that hour, you get to see and experience an incredible waterfall while exploring more of what Ambleside has to offer. It’s also great if you’re short on time.…
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Alcock Tarn Walk from Grasmere: Route Map, What to Expect & Parking
The Alcock Tarn walk from Grasmere almost feels like a secret when you get on the trail. Then you wonder why it doesn’t get more attention: the Alcock Tarn route is stunning. This trail shows you some of the most iconic scenery in central Lakes. The walk to Alcock Tarn is great in its own…
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Base Pizza, Bowness-on-Windermere: Is it Worth Visiting?
Base Pizza in Bowness-on-Windermere feels like a treat to visit and has become one of my favourite places to eat in the area. Every pizza I’ve had at Base has been consistently good, which isn’t always easy to find in busy Lake District areas like this one. Serving sourdough pizzas made fresh in house topped…
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Elterwater to Cathedral Cave Walk: Route Guide, Map & Parking
The Elterwater to Cathedral Cave walk is a great, low level Lake District walk, taking you to one of the most iconic places to visit in the National Park. Not only is it incredibly atmospheric inside, but it also puts into context some of the Lake District’s history as the cave is actually a disused…