#visitthelakes

[m-j-turner-photography]

Blea Tarn below Standing Crag - Lake District. A fiery sunset the other evening in the Central Fells of the Lake District. Following on from my previous post; not long after the sun disappeared over the horizon I quickly changed locations to a nearby rocky outcrop as the sky suddenly went totally crazy. The spectacle lasted for absolutely ages, and there were even remnants of the afterglow over an hour later on the drive back home north. Here, the large remote water of Blea Tarn can be seen from Standing Crag; a subsidiary summit of the parent fell Ullscarf. I had been eyeing up this location for a while, and had visited a few times during the day, but this was my first sunset expedition so I was pretty chuffed to experience this on my first attempt. There are 3 Blea Tarns in the National Park, but this is the largest and least visited of them all. The distant silhouetted mountain skyline includes a few famous peaks including Grisedale Pike and Skiddaw, and Bassenthwaite Lake can also be seen in the distance. #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnpa #lakedistrictnationalpark #visitthelakes #thelakelanders #fromlakelandwithlove #cumbriaguide #thecumbriaguide #ukpotd #sunset #lakelandphoto #bleatarn #igerscumbria #standingcrag #ullscarf #landscape_captures #sonyalpha #sonyshooters #picturetokeep_nature #uk_scenery #rural_love #onelakedistrict #theplacetobe #lostinthelakedistrict (at Ullscarf) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfeY3_DDi0L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[studio4lytham]

This is the second shot of my faves in black and white. Again from Brougham Castle up near Penrith. I particularly took this shot as I liked the look of where the moat would’ve been and with that single tree it just caught my eye. Again with the clouds looming overhead I instantly knew that whatever shots I got, they were going to work in black and white and luckily managed a few more shots before the heavens opened and the rain came #broughamcastle #englishheritage #visitthelakes #visitthelakedistrict #visitcumbria #visitpenrith #historicengland #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #castlesofinstagram #explorecumbria #explorelakedistrict #explorethelakes #castle #nikonphotography #nikon #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #rivereamont #gloriousbritain #edenvalley #tree #moat (at Brougham Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHm4EATg6W4/?igshid=1klcyqtp0lt88

[studio4lytham]

Over the last few days I’ve looked back at shots from around the UK and will be posting a few of my faves in black and white. This one is from Brougham Castle up near Penrith. I remember the day well, spotted it when passing and was a place on an ever growing list to visit. With clouds looming overhead I instantly knew that whatever shots I got, they were going to work in black and white #broughamcastle #englishheritage #visitthelakes #visitthelakedistrict #visitcumbria #visitpenrith #historicengland #lakedistrict #lakedistrictnationalpark #castlesofinstagram #explorecumbria #explorelakedistrict #explorethelakes #castle #nikonphotography #nikon #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #rivereamont #gloriousbritain #edenvalley (at Brougham Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlgbpwAn7K/?igshid=107tnpp72a18b

[oneacretravel]

Grasmere - The Lake District 

Walking trip to the beautiful Lakes. We covered hills, waterfalls, lakes, tarns and caves.

From our Airbnb (pictured) above a little cafe in gorgeous Grasmere we were in walking distance to Easedale Tarn. The walk starts in Grasmere, taking you out of the village, through farmland, and then follows Easedale Beck and then the aptly named Sourmilk Gill (waterfall pictured) up to Easedale Tarn. At this point, you can then choose to turn back the way you came for a slightly shorter (five miles) walk. However, for the more adventurous and those who prefer a circular route, you can descend through farmland on the other side of the waterfall and beck. This way of descent is quite boggy, and although there are plenty of stepping stones it is best avoided after heavy rain. We also walked around the far side of the lake following mainly sheep trails! Finally got back to the beautiful Lancrigg and never have I been so happy to see food and a pint of cider!

That night we had dinner at Lewis of Grasmere restaurant which was lovely.

The next day we walked the ‘Coffin Trail’ from Grasmere around to Rydal Water. We explored the caves and the path was busier but also easier. Ended up on a beach (pictured) with lots of other families with kids kyaking and paddleboarding. Lots of potential there for families. By the time we got back to Grasmere we were ready for a rest and found another gorgeous spot for a rest (socks off!) at The Grand of Grasmere. So many good places to eat and drink in Grasmere. Followed by Tweedies Bar where we enjoyed seeing the sun go down behind the surrounding hills. Great food there too and live music on the Saturday night.

We had four days but there is so much to see and do. We will definitely return! 

[studio4lytham]

A quick shot from the bridge #studio4lytham #brougham #broughamcastle #penrith #visitthelakes #visitthelakedistrict #castle #river #countryside #thelakedistrict #lakedistrict #cumbria #englishheritage (at Brougham Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HL4IclKeL/?igshid=1frgut54pf0w5

[laurenmarshphotography]

Oh hey Saturday! Glad you're here. 🙌🏼 . . . #wanderlust #lakedistrict #visitthelakedistrict #visitthelakes #england #travelphotography #travelphotographer #travel #travelblogger #travelogue (at Lake District)