Stories
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Striking out – Meet Millican
Ever dreamt of giving it all up and running away to the hills? Meet Millican Dalton – a free-spirited adventurer who did just that and inspired the Millican back pack.
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Shorter walks around Ullswater
Our favourite five short walks, within striking distance from our front door. Visit Gowbarrow Fell. Black Moss Pit, Hallin Fell, Swindale and Cathedral Cavern.
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Food on the move
Ask any Lake District explorer, walker, wanderer. If there’s one thing to rival the anticipation of touching a summit cairn, it’s an eagerly awaited snack.
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A is for ALPACA
Once in the Lakes you’d find yourself quickly spotting sheep, cows and maybe, if you are lucky, an osprey. What you might not expect, is a herd of alpacas.
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Falling for walls
Interior designer Matt Hulme of Dynargh Design shares some inspirations and insights from his reimagining of the Ullswater Suite.
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Showers of light
As the longer nights stretch out ahead of us, which meteor showers might you see in the dark skies above the Lake District this year?
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Moon music
The moon has inspired songwriting since the dawn of time. Take an audio trip to the moon and back with our Moon Playlist on Spotify.
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Autumn almanac
Lia Leendertz’s bestselling Almanac seasonal guides help us reconnect with the natural world. Read on for excerpts from the new 2021 edition.
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Star struck
From connecting with the past to experiencing a child-like magic, what could be more memorable than a night swim under the stars?
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Red resurgence
Even the most fleeting glimpse of a Red Squirrel is unforgettable. Heather Dewey from RSPB Haweswater tells all about this handsome creature.
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A mountain to climb
Lake District local and adventure photographer Ryan Lomas shares his thoughts on capturing mountains and some favourite spots of Ullswater.
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Swansong
Shapeshifters, dancers, agents from another dimension or royal dinner? We pause to consider the noble swans that frequent our Ullswater shores.
