13 Best Things To
Do In Keswick
(Cumbria , England)
13 Best Things To
Do In Keswick
(Cumbria , England)
Places to see in ( Grasmere - UK )
Places to see in ( Grasmere - UK )
Grasmere is a village and tourist destination in the centre of the English Lake District. Grasmere takes its name from the adjacent lake, and has associations with the Lake Poets. The poet William Wordsworth, who lived in Grasmere for 14 years, described it as the loveliest spot that man hath ever found.
Before 1974, Grasmere lay within the former county of Westmorland. Today it is part of the county of Cumbria. The village is on the river Rothay which flows into Grasmere (the water body), which lies about 0.5 km to the south. The village is overlooked from the north-west by the rocky hill of Helm Crag, popularly known as The Lion and the Lamb or the Old Lady at the Piano.
A number of popular walks begin in the village of Grasmere , including the ascent of Helm Crag, a longer route up to Fairfield and a moderate 200-metre ascent to Easedale Tarn. The village is also on the route of Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk.
The A591 connects Grasmere to the Vale of Keswick over Dunmail Raise to the north, and Ambleside to the south. In other directions, Grasmere is surrounded by high ground. (As of Christmas 2015, the A591 was washed away on the Keswick side of Dunmail Raise, resulting in a long detour. It was reopened in May 2016.) To the west, a long ridge comes down from High Raise and contains the lesser heights of Blea Rigg and Silver How. To the east, Grasmere is bordered by the western ridge of the Fairfield horseshoe.
Grasmere is served by the Stagecoach 555 bus service connecting towns in and near the Lake District, such as Keswick and Lancaster. In summer it is also served by an open top double-decker 599 service, operated by Stagecoach, which runs between Grasmere and Bowness-on-Windermere.
Grasmere's famous Rushbearing Ceremony, centred on St Oswald's Church, has ancient origins. Grasmere is now home to the winner of the 'Get Started Award 2014' awarded by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs, the Handmade Chocolate Shop. Today's Grasmere Gingerbread is made to a secret recipe popularised by Sarah Nelson (1815–1904).
( Grasmere - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Grasmere . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Grasmere - UK
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Travel Guide My Holiday To Keswick Cumbria UK Review
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The Best Eating Places Cheap Eats
* The Kingfisher
* Jasper's Coffee House
* Oddfellows Arms
Moderate Priced Food
* Fellpack Cafe
* The Square Orange Cafe Bar
* Merienda Cafe
Things To Do
* Derwentwater Bodies Of Water
* Museums
* Parks
* Theatres
* Walks
* Mines
* Castlerigg Stone Circle Ruins
* Climming
* Ashness Bridge
The Best Hotels
* Mary Mount Hotel
* The Borrowdale Gates Hotel
* The Kings Arms Hotel
Hotel Booking Sites
* LateRooms.com
* Expedia.co.uk
* Booking.com
* Hotels.com
* TripAdvisor
* Opodo
* ebookers.com
Transport
* Car Parking
* Regular Bus Service
Weather
The weather in the UK can vary from day to day. Warmer and hotter months are between April to September. Colder months with snow,sleet and rain are between October and March. You can get some humidity and pollen is highest, between June and August for hayfever suffers. You can also get rain in between, April and September.
Currency
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
• travel agents
• Post Offices
• airports
• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
• travel agents
• Post Offices
• airports
• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Time Difference
During the winter months, Britain is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours behind Sydney. Western standard time is five hours behind.
From late March until late October, the clocks go forward one hour to British Summer Time (BST).
To check the correct time, contact the Speaking Clock service by dialling 123.
Weight And Measurements
Britain is officially metric, in line with the rest of Europe. However, imperial measures are still in use, especially for road distances, which are measured in miles. Imperial pints and gallons are 20 per cent larger than US measures.
Imperial to Metric
1 inch = 2.5 centimetres
1 foot = 30 centimetres
1 mile = 1.6 kilometres
1 ounce = 28 grams
1 pound = 454 grams
1 pint = 0.6 litres
1 gallon = 4.6 litres
Metric to Imperial
1 millimetre = 0.04 inch
1 centimetre = 0.4 inch
1 metre = 3 feet 3 inches
1 kilometre = 0.6 mile
1 gram = 0.04 ounce
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
Passport And Visas Requirements To Enter The UK
Please note: Following the recent referendum vote for the UK to leave the European Union (EU), there are currently no changes in the way people travel to Britain. The following guidelines still apply:
If you're planning an adventure to the UK, depending on your nationality and your reason for visiting, you may need to organise a visa.
If you're an American, Canadian or Australian tourist, you'll be able to travel visa-free throughout the UK, providing you have a valid passport and your reason for visiting meets the immigration rules (link is external).
Citizens from some South American and Caribbean countries as well as Japan are also able to travel visa-free around the UK.
European Union citizens, non-EU member states of the EEA (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland), Switzerland, and members of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) do not need a visa to enter the UK.
If you have any further visa questions visit the official UK government website.
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You can dial 999 to reach either the police, fire and ambulance departments.
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Lake District Country Walk Borrowdale Castle Crag from Rosthwaite round
Our video is a guided walk in Borrowdale in the Lake District from Rosthwaite up to Castle Crag where an Iron Age hill fort once stood.This is a moderate to hard walk on good paths and tracks with some steep inclines and declines. Elevation: Approx lowest point 84m (275.6ft) approx highest point 288m (945ft). Approx 3.5 miles allow 1 hour 45 minutes using OS Explorer map OL4, The English Lakes North-Western area. Start point: Borrowdale Institute car park in Rosthwaite. For more info please see our website
Keswick Tour Lake District Tour Borrowdale Newlands Valley Derwentwater Ashness Bridge Surprise View
Borrowdale is a classic example of a steep sided glacial valley in mountainous countryside. Running some ten miles from the high fells, with 977m Scafell Pike the highest summit, down to the shores of Derwentwater at Keswick, the River Derwent valley must be one of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in Britain.
The lower and wider reaches of the Borrowdale valley are dominated by the 3m (5 km )long by 1m. ( 1.6 km) wide lake of Derwentwater, close to Keswick and with strong connections to The National Trust and the famous author, Beatrix Potter. The lake is easily accessible to the public being ringed by road and footpath along its shores and by paths at higher levels. Enormously popular with lovers of all leisure activities it still retains its peaceful atmosphere and beauty. One of the scenic gems of this area is the little side valley of Watendlath, perched above the lake. Still unspoiled, from the famous packhorse Ashness Bridge to the delightful hamlet and small lake (tarn) noted for its fishing, visitors can experience a very traditional scene. In the main valley below some 4 mile (6km ) from Keswick, past the impressive Lodore Falls, is the small and attractive village of Grange in Borrowdale, reached over the striking two arched bridge, a popular stopping place for picnics and refreshments.
From here the valley narrows into the spectacular Jaws of Borrowdale with road and paths squeezed into a gorge close to the translucent waters of the river bed. With dramatic suddenness the scene changes to one of rich pastures bordered by dry stone walls spread across the flat valley floor. The wide panorama of mountains surrounding the head of Borrowdale are revealed in all their majesty.
Rosthwaite is the first and largest of the settlements in the upper valley with Stonethwaite, Seatoller and the small hamlet of Seathwaite further on at the start of valley routes into the mountains. The design of buildings and use of local building materials add to the attractiveness and interest for the many visitors staying, walking or touring through the valley.
All of this spectacular landscape lies within half an hour of travelling from Keswick. A regular bus service runs the length of the valley all year round and this can link in to the launches plying around Derwentwater. This adds great flexibility to the experience and opportunities in exploring the delights of Borrowdale
It's only a short journey from Borrowdale over the dramatic Honister Pass with its slate quarries, mines and exhibition into the lovely valley containing the lakes of Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater.
Buttermere lake, set in its amphitheatre of mountains, is a tranquil scene, made more dramatic by the play of light and shade in the narrow valley. The low level walk round the lake is a delight, especially if it begins and ends in the hamlet of Buttermere itself, where there is ample opportunity to eat, rest and stay.
Iceland fimmvörðuháls day 1
video images of the hike from Langidalur to Fimmvorduhals
Lake District Route 77 Bus Ride 25 July 2017
Its surely the most scenic bus ride in England...and so here is a view from the Stagecoach route 77 bus in the Lake District. Views of Buttermere, Crummock Water and finally Derwentwater. The video was taken on Tuesday 25 July 2017.
Best Hotels in Keswick YHA Borrowdale
Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Rosthwaite, CA12 5XE, United Kingdom
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Best Hotels in Keswick YHA Borrowdale
By a river, this Lakeland YHA in Borrowdale Valley has nice mountain views and an informal atmosphere. Enjoy family-friendly walks, laundry facilities and hot meals.
YHA Borrowdale is a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, Bustling Keswick is about 7 miles away.
On site you will find a cycle store and free parking. Indoor activities including a game room and TV lounge. Cumbrian ales and fresh meals are available, plus cozy log fires in winter.
Whinlatter Forestry Center is 10 miles away and offers a Go Ape course as well as walking and mountain-biking trails.
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