THE BLOG

Place Fell

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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Summer Swims in the Lakes by Colin Hill

Colin Hill is our in-house swimming expert. We asked him to share the secrets of wild swimming; who it’s for, why people do it and where his local, go-to swim-spot is when he has time on his hands to explore.

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Max and Paddy

Lake District-based phenomenon Kerry, and his dogs Max and Paddy (and Harry), have risen to fame documenting the joy of walking the fells with three energetic Springer Spaniels

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The Met Gala "Camp: Notes on Fashion"

A key part of the art collection at Lowther Castle and Gardens until recently, Chevalier d’Éon by Jean-Paul Mosnier is now on loan to the Metropolitan in New York, as part of their exhibition; Notes on Camp.

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The bluebells of Rannerdale Knott

The Lake District is an excellent place to see one of the nation’s favourite wild flowers in all of its glory. Rannerdale could well be the very best of the best.

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Nights with badgers - by the RSPB

Heather Devey, Visitor Development Officer at RSPB Haweswater, introduces us to their cete of playful badgers; Beatrix, Porridge and Gremlin.

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Behind the design - The Joules suite

Curated by Joules’ art director, the design of the Joules suite is shaped by nature and the striking landscape of the Lake District.

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Spotting Wildlife on Ullswater

The Ullswater Valley is one of the best places in the Lake District for wildlife. Here are some of the highlights from Lee Schofield, Site Manager at RSPB Haweswater.

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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. Find out why Colin like to swim in Ullswater.

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The People Behind Another Place

Bethany Thomas is a regular face on our front desk at Another Place, The Lake. We interviewed her to find out why she’s our go-to-girl for advice on getting out there on the fells.

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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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Guest blog: Alex Lester

As a newcomer to wild swimming, Alex details how he prepared himself for the seven mile charity swim and why he’s now recommending a dip in Ullswater to anyone that’ll listen.

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