Kirkstone Pass — Local services in England

The Lake District is the response of old England to the fantastic landscapes of Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Complete as the spectacular western coast of the main island of the British were to be found in north Wales and southern Scotland. It can be reached in a couple of hours by train from the city with international flights as Manchester or Glasgow. The main area of ​​the Lake District National Park forms the second largest on the United Kingdom. In an area of ​​about 2300 square kilometers comprising at least fifteen of glacial lakes extending more than 30,000 square meters, and a couple of hundred peaks (locally called "fells", the Norwegian "fjall"), none of which exceeds 1000 mt., but at least one person, the legendary Alfred Wainwright, author of the famous trekking guides, considered by some the most classic and well-known in the world, considered worthy of climbing all (so if you're tempted by the company, know you will not be the first to bring the word). It 'easy to imagine what could have pushed Wainwright to travel the length and breadth of the paths of the Lake District for nearly half a century. The view enjoyed going down to the lake Buttermere from Haystacks has been described by some as "the most beautiful landscape of England." Of course, the Lake District is not a secret for international travelers, particularly Anglo-Saxons. In addition to inspired writers such as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Walter Scott, Shelley, Beatrix Potter and Conan Doyle, has attracted tourists since from 800 to thousands. In our day the crowds that converge on Windermere or Keswick during the summer season have nothing to envy to those of Cortina,...

Impossible with any picture to showcase just how breathtaking the views are. A short 3 mile drive from Ambleside up the comically named road ‘The Struggle’. You begin your ascent up, higher and higher and suddenly you’re in a picturesque landscape of mountains. Truly breathtaking. Upon your arrival at kirkstone pass inn, you have a free car park to stop and admire the scenery. The walk behind the Inn toward stoney cove pike is relatively easy and gives you great views of both lake Windermere and Ullswater, even with a few minutes of walking. The top gets a little more scrambly. On the opposite side you have Red screes. It looks far more daunting but looks a lot more intimidating than it really is. The highlight of my latest outing there was seeing the RAF Fighter Jets fly right above our heads between the two mountains, so unbelievably close and loud. You can feel them through your whole body and it’s a rush to experience. They often engage in training flights through the valley so with some good luck and timing, it’s something you may get to experience. Would recommend to anyone visiting the...

I did the journey over this twisting mountain pass by coach from Glenridding. Wonderful views of Lakeland fells, moors, rushing streams, screes and deep valleys. The view from the summit down to Windermere is breathtaking even on a grey day when the peaks are obscured by cloud. Drivers need to be alert for the odd sheep running across the road right in front of vehicles. It gets a bit scary when two coaches have to squeeze past each other on a tight bend! Some fantastic photo...