Town Skipping in the Lake District
Top up with tasty treats and tremendous terrain
When you arrive in the Lake District you quickly realise why more than 15 million people visit this area of the UK every year. The region where children’s author and illustrator Beatrix Potter spent most of her youth, it is easy to understand where her inspiration came from. An enchanting area peppered with aqua, fauna, and flora, this corner of the globe is truly picturesque.
Kendal to Eskdale Green
- 2 days
- 53.8 miles
- £6.85 avg. fuel cost
Top three road trip gems...
Location: Raines Hall, Sedgwick, Kendal LA8 0JH
After successfully navigating your way around the Maize Maze, head into the farm where you will be greeted by pigs, llamas, alpacas, Winston the Donkey, and much more!
Location: Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal LA9 4BH
This tapestry in Kendal boasts perhaps the widest range of embroidery in the world, with 77 different panels made by 4,000 people from 15 countries over 15 years.
Location: Kendal LA8 0PD
This is a personal invitation to come and explore the world’s oldest topiary. As you roam around the area of peace and tranquility feel free to stop the gardeners and pick their brains.
Lake District
Back in 2017, the Lake District finally received the title in which it deserved — granted status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The label, in part, was assigned thanks to the inspiration it provided to the likes of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. The area retains its appeal all-year round, offering something for everyone, 12-months of the year.
Instagrammable
This road trip through the number of ancient villages which litter your route exists as the utter definition of peace and tranquillity, helping you escape the pressures associated with modern life. Buttermere, in the north of Lake District National Park, has recently been named the most popular beauty spot on Instagram.
Kendal
Although Kendal calls itself the gateway to the Lake District, in fact, the small town offers so much more, existing as a rather impressive shopping town. Two retail outlets in the town are accompanied by a plethora of independent small businesses. Take a wander through the north of the town and explore everything on offer.
Ambleside
From this equally as beautiful town, you have the key to Lake Windemere. Jump on one of the many cruisers which are docked by the periphery of the lake. Or, take matters into your own hands and hire a rowing boat.
The Old Stamp House
Cumbrian chef Ryan Blackburn whips up a treat with his alternative lunch, dinner, or sampling menus which focus on utilising the heritage, the landscape, and the people in the local area. Locally sourced food and alcohol are paired in an ultimately divine fashion, helping to explain why this eatery has been a Food & Drink of the Year winner.