Showing posts with label Lake District. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake District. Show all posts

Saturday, 6 October 2012

Walking in the Lake District

Anyone looking for some serious walking in Britain will head for one of four places: the Lake District, the Derbyshire Peaks (both in England), the mountains of Snowdonia (Wales) and the Scottish HighlandsClick here for an overview of walking in these regions.

Ullswater
© Copyright Chris Heaton

Thursday, 4 October 2012

The Best Destinations for a UK Walking Holiday

By Tony Maniscalco
Edge of the Kinder Plateau (Peak district)
Edge of the Kinder Plateau (Peak District) from the Pennine Way
© Copyright Peter Barr

With worldwide trekking growing ever more popular, it's easy to forget that some of the world's finest walking country and most beautiful peaks are located just on your doorstep. The mountains of the UK may not be able to match the Alps or the Himalaya for size and sheer spectacle, but they provide breathtaking vistas and enjoyable routes for walkers of all levels of experience.