Outdoors
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Keswick Mountain Festival 2019
Get the lowdown on one of our favourite events in the Lake District calendar, Keswick Mountain Festival – the ultimate outdoor weekend.
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How cold is cold?
Colin Hill has been 450m cold-water world title holder and Technical Operations Manager for Marathon Swimming at the Olympics. He’s swum the channel, run mass swim events and been inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. We asked Colin about swimming in the Lake District.
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Helvellyn in winter
Julia Bradbury, and the team from Britain’s Favourite Walks named Helvellyn as the best walk in the country in 2018. Fell Top Assessor, Zac Poulton, talks to us about getting up Helvellyn in winter.
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Red squirrel awareness week
Ullswater is a native home to red squirrels and we’re doing all we can to encourage them. Red squirrel awareness week is all about spreading the message of the UK’s most loved species.
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Wildlife near Ullswater, a field guide
Whether you’re rooting for the red squirrel or looking to spot an otter The Lake District, especially near Ullswater, is a great place to start. Use our picture guide for spotting animals around Ullswater.
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Cycling routes and climbs in the Lake District
All cyclists can find a route in the Lake District. There’s family-friendly trails and ten challenging routes up and around the fells. Here’s our guide to climbs and peaks near Another Place.
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September Tour of Britain – stages 5 & 6
The OVO Energy Tour of Britain heads to Cumbria and the Lake District for stages 5 and 6 on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 September. Both will focus around Whinlatter which is a 30 minute drive from Another Place.
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Places to eat in the Ullswater Valley
Here’s our top twelve places to eat in the Ullswater Valley, including The Living Space and Rampsbeck Restaurant. Ranging from romantic dining. afternoon-tea, child-friendly and dog-friendly restaurants.
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Hiking around Ullswater
Seasoned explorer Athena Mellor is the mind behind Ramble Guides, a website for the modern explorer who wants to make the most out of the UK’s beautiful hikes. Athena visited Another Place to put together a hiking guide for one of the many walks on our doorstep at the hotel.
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Hidden Gems Of The Lake District National Park
The Lake District is full of popular spots. Keswick, Ambleside, Bowness; beautiful towns with mountain backdrops. But sometimes the best places are off the beaten track. Here’s our selection of hidden gems you need to explore when you stay.
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Guided walks in The Lake District
Enjoy the views and fresh air surrounding Another Place without the worry of losing your way, with guided walks from Lake District National Park.
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Cycling Routes, Peaks and Climbs in the Lake District
Even the most casual cyclist can find a route in the Lake District. But, for every family-friendly ride, there are ten challenging routes up and around the fells. Here’s our guide to routes, climbs and peaks in the Lakes.