Whitehaven has been designated a "gem town" by the Council for British Architecture due to the historic quality of the town environment and over 170 listed buildings.

Ullswater is the Lake District’s second largest lake, at 9 miles long and ¾ mile wide. It is best known for its fleet of steamers that provide lake cruises with various stopping points around the shore.

Thirlmere was originally two small lakes ‘Brackmere’ and ‘Leatheswater’, separated by a stream over which was a wooden footbridge thought to have been of Celtic origin.

Crummock Water is one of three lakes in the Buttermere valley. Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater occupy this long glaciated valley leading North and West towards Cockermouth and the coast.

Ashness Bridge is probably the most photographed place in the Lake District. If not, it must come a close second.

Tewet Tarn, also known as Tewitt Tarn, is a very small lake just outside Keswick in the Lake District National Park. The tarn is relatively easy to get to but about 10 minutes / 1 mile walk from the nearest parking location. Here you'll find details of the area, how to get there and some of my favourite photographic locations and scenic viewpoints..