With the exception of my native Merseyside, my favourite corner of England is the Lake District. I would estimate that I have visited the Lakes nearly every year for over a decade now, even if it has been just for a short break. In that period of time I have got to know the area reasonably well, and know most of the main roads in and around the Lake District National Park.
The part of the English Lakes I regard as my favourite is Ullswater, which is the second largest lake. For me it is the most beautiful, and what I find particularly appealing is the limited commercialisation. The lake has two main villages on it's shores. There is Pooley Bridge to the North, and Glenridding to the South West.
If you love your walking, you will not be disappointed. There are a range of walks available around the lake. One small walk I have identified is from Glenridding to Lanty's Tarn. As demonstrated by some of the shots below, some of the scenery can only be described as breathtaking.
Rather than take the walk straight back down to Glenridding, why not then take a small detour towards the path to Helvellyn?
And then you can find your way back into the Village via the Pub!
For those who like to relax there is always the option of the Ullswater Steamer boat which runs each day between Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, and the small hamlet of Howtown on the quieter eastern shore.
Glenridding and Pooley Bridge are both nice villages with a good choice of pubs or hotel bars which are open to non-residents.
If you do go on the Steamer, a small stop off at Howtown is a must. On my most recent visit I briefly visited the Howtown Hotel, which gave me an experience I can only describe as timeless, serving a nice local beer from a hatch.
With views like this, what's keeping you from Ullswater?
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