When you read tales of the Lake District, the words ‘outstanding natural beauty’ are never hard to find. Stunning views and an impressive array of landscape make the Lake District National Park one of Britain’s most beautiful places. And now the area can even lay claim to boasting Britain’s Favourite View, with a recent ITV programme bestowing the honour on the truly magnificent scenes at Wastwater – one of the largest lakes and located in the Wasdale Valley. Championed by Coronation Street actress Sally Whittaker, Whittaker said “I’m really thrilled and hopefully even more people will go off to the Lake District now. There are so many beautiful views in the Lake District – every view is amazing and it is such an inspirational and magical place to be.”
And she’s not lying. Take a look through some of the most popular – and stunning – views you can find in the Lake District National Park, and discover for yourself some of the most beautiful parts of the Lake District.
View from Brantwood
The area around Coniston is particularly lovely, and perhaps one of the most famous views of the area comes from the home of celebrated critic John Ruskin. With lake and mountain views, it is perhaps no wonder that so many flocked to the home of Ruskin to learn his teachings, with Tolstoy, Gandhi, Proust and Frank Lloyd Wright among his disciples.
Around Rydal Water
One of the smaller lakes, Rydal Water lies near Grasmere, and nestles at the foot of the famous Loughrigg Fell. Rydal Mount is located at the eastern end of the lake, which was the family home of famous poet William Wordsworth. In fact, Wordsworth loved the area around Rydal Water so much, he stayed there for 37 years, calling it “one of the loveliest places on earth”. He may have been biased, but he’s no liar – Rydal Water is a fine example of the beautiful tranquility of the smaller lakes.
Innominate Tarn, Haystacks
Haystacks is one of the many fells of the Lake District, and was a particular favourite with Alfred Wainwright, author of the famed “Coast to Coast” walk, which crosses the top of Northern England taking in the sights of no less than three National Parks. It’s fair to say Wainwright explored the area extensively, and no surprise when you reach Innominate Tarn on Haystacks why he chose his ashes to be scattered in the area.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
On the outskirts of Keswick, Castlerigg is one of the finest examples of the many stone circles that exist in the Lake District region. Dating from around 3000 BC, it is an astonishing reminder of the past, whilst maintaining a sense of peace and tranquility that often marks it out as a must see.
Bassenthwaite Lake
Near an area filled with craggy fells, Bassenthwaite is perhaps not as developed a lake as Windermere, but is packed with wonderful views. A particular favourite with birdwatchers, approaching the lake also boasts one of the finest (and perhaps underrated) views of the area, by taking the minor road up from Braithwaite village towards Whinlatter Pass.
Walla Crag
The Borrowdale Valley is notoriously beautiful, and Walla Crag is situated nearby to the South East of Keswick. It is an easily accessible fell, which commands one of the most breathtaking views of the Northern Lakes area. A picturesque panorama, it commands views of Keswick and Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, the Newlands Valley, Borrowdale itself, Clough Head, Blencathra and Bleeberry Fell. For it’s sheer range, it is a must see, and a spectacular trip to make.
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