An Insider's Guide to the Lake District
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How to get the most from your Lake District visit.
I live in Grasmere , famous as the home of William Wordsworth, in the heart of England's Lake District National Park, and here I give you my Insider's guide to the Lake District.
No one knows and area like the local residents do- you know that yourself. Local residents have an insider's perspective, and can show a visitor quirky and fascinating insights into their local area.
There are hundreds of guides written about the Lake District. Wordsworth himself wrote a Guide to the Lakes published over 200 years ago in 1810. My guide to the Lakes is not so ambitious as Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes!
My home, White Moss House was owned by Wordsworth, so I hope he would approve of the Whitemoss Guide to the Lake District.
Why not take an Insider's look at the Lake District- let me be your guide.
If you have any questions or if you would like any information, feel free to contact me via the Guestbook and I'll do my best to help.
Photo taken by me in November just 5 minutes walk from my home. Please credit me if you wish to use it
No one knows and area like the local residents do- you know that yourself. Local residents have an insider's perspective, and can show a visitor quirky and fascinating insights into their local area.
There are hundreds of guides written about the Lake District. Wordsworth himself wrote a Guide to the Lakes published over 200 years ago in 1810. My guide to the Lakes is not so ambitious as Wordsworth's Guide to the Lakes!
My home, White Moss House was owned by Wordsworth, so I hope he would approve of the Whitemoss Guide to the Lake District.
Why not take an Insider's look at the Lake District- let me be your guide.
If you have any questions or if you would like any information, feel free to contact me via the Guestbook and I'll do my best to help.
Photo taken by me in November just 5 minutes walk from my home. Please credit me if you wish to use it
Contents at a Glance
- William Wordsworth in the Lake District
- Let's start with William Wordsworth
- What to do around Grasmere, Ambleside an...
- Lake District accommodation
- Daffodils- a special lens about Wordswor...
- Lake District Food
- Lake District Walks
- Christmas in the Lake District
- Wainwright's Guides- great value from Am...
William Wordsworth in the Lake District
The most famous English poet, William Wordsworth lived in the Lake District.
William Wordsworth owned my home, White Moss House, now an award winning 4 Star guest house. Wordsworth wrote his best poetry, at Dove Cottage Grasmere just half a mile from Whiote Moss House.
When he became famous, and made some money, he moved to Rydal Mount, just half a mile in the other direction from White Moss House in the pretty village of Rydal.
I've written lots about Wordsworth and the Lake District. Guests visit from all over the world to experience Wordsworth's Lake District, and to stay in a Wordsworth House.
I write a blog from my Wordsworth home most days , with news about the weather and everything . Here's The White Moss House Blog . Take a look and see what I'm doing today in the Lake District.
When he became famous, and made some money, he moved to Rydal Mount, just half a mile in the other direction from White Moss House in the pretty village of Rydal.
I've written lots about Wordsworth and the Lake District. Guests visit from all over the world to experience Wordsworth's Lake District, and to stay in a Wordsworth House.
I write a blog from my Wordsworth home most days , with news about the weather and everything . Here's The White Moss House Blog . Take a look and see what I'm doing today in the Lake District.
Let's start with William Wordsworth
My very first lens was this one about Wordsworth's Lake District.
For information on Wordsworth's homes open to the public, where to see the Wordsworth family graves, and more about Wordsworth's life.
What to do around Grasmere, Ambleside and the Lake District
Lake District activities to enjoy
See my choice of the top 10 Lakes in the Lake District with gorgeous pictures ( you can buy most of these from allposters).
Read about things to do in Grasmere and Ambleside. Enjoy all your Lake District activities.
Read about things to do in Grasmere and Ambleside. Enjoy all your Lake District activities.
Lake District accommodation
My favorite places to stay in the Lake District.
I have to declare an interest. These are suggestions that you stay in our own Lake District accommodation!
Choose White Moss House, a four star bed and breakfast that was bought by William Wordsworth and belonged to the Wordsworth family for 100 years.
Or take a look at Brockstone Cottage, one of the lovliest holiday rentals for a self catering vacation anywhere in the Lake District.
We are lucky enough to run both of these. Come and stay- we'd love to wlecome you!
Choose White Moss House, a four star bed and breakfast that was bought by William Wordsworth and belonged to the Wordsworth family for 100 years.
Or take a look at Brockstone Cottage, one of the lovliest holiday rentals for a self catering vacation anywhere in the Lake District.
We are lucky enough to run both of these. Come and stay- we'd love to wlecome you!
Daffodils- a special lens about Wordsworth's poem.
William Wordsworth's daffodils is possibly the most famous poem in the English language
"I wandered lonely as a cloud......................"
We all know the first line- now read the rest of the poem and find how Daffodils was written
We all know the first line- now read the rest of the poem and find how Daffodils was written
Lake District Food
The Lake District has its own distinct cuisine
Find out what makes Lake Dsitrict food special, and try some of Whitemoss'Lake District recipes
Lake District Walks
Walks around the Grasmere and Rydal area of the Lake District
Walking or hiking is one of the most popular pastimes in the Lake District.
These walks all start at White Moss. If you are not staying at White Moss House or Brockstone Cottage you can either park in the public car park ( it's quite expensive!) or get a bus- there is a bus stop right at White Moss House.
These walks all start at White Moss. If you are not staying at White Moss House or Brockstone Cottage you can either park in the public car park ( it's quite expensive!) or get a bus- there is a bus stop right at White Moss House.
Christmas in the Lake District
The English Lake District at Christmas
England and England's Lake District are great places to enjoy a traditional Christmas holiday. You can vacation in the Lake District National Park at any time of year, but I think a Lakeland Christmas is something special.
Wainwright's Guides- great value from Amazon.co.uk
Good Old Alfred Wainwright- still the best.
Alfred Wainwright wrote the most wonderful guides to the Lake District fells and Lake District mountains back in the 1950s and 196s. Every Lake District mountain is lovingly mapped , drawn and described.
The boxed set is now available at an very attractive price. This is a collector's item for anyone who loves to hike, climb and walk in the Lake District National Park.
UK readers can buy this full set of classic Pictorial Guides from Amazon.co.uk. A must for all Lake District devotees.
The boxed set is now available at an very attractive price. This is a collector's item for anyone who loves to hike, climb and walk in the Lake District National Park.
UK readers can buy this full set of classic Pictorial Guides from Amazon.co.uk. A must for all Lake District devotees.
Easter in the Lake District
The whitemoss guide to Easter in the Lake District
I've put together information that will help those of you planning to visit the Lake District this Easter
Lake District animals
The Lake District is home to the Herdwick sheep.
The Herdwick sheep is the native sheep of the Lake District. Read about my love/hate relationship with the crafty creatures.
Badgers feature in the Lakes too.
Our self catering cottage has the old name of Brockstone- Brock being the ancient word for the badger.
Badgers feature in the Lakes too.
Our self catering cottage has the old name of Brockstone- Brock being the ancient word for the badger.
Are you thinking of buying some books or Kindle guides ahead of your visit?
Here are my suggestions for the best Lake District books and Kindle books
For those of you who like to buy real books, I've picked out my own quirky collection of top books about the Lake District National Park, Wordsworth and other Lake District topics.
For the traveller who wants to keep their baggage light, I've also picked a great new selection of the Best Lake District Guides for your Kindle. Please click through this link to find out about Kindle Books about the Lake District
You do have a Kindle, , don't you?!
For the traveller who wants to keep their baggage light, I've also picked a great new selection of the Best Lake District Guides for your Kindle. Please click through this link to find out about Kindle Books about the Lake District
You do have a Kindle, , don't you?!
And here are the most popular books about the Lake District right now.
Buy before you visit the Lake District
Bestselling books about the Lakes on amazon.co.uk. Read up about the Lake District and plan your visit.
Buy your Lake District guide books on ebay
There's a good choice of information about the Lake District in these books
Lake District guide books at great prices.
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If you want to buy a guide book, make it a good one
A great Lake District guide book
The Rough Guide to the Lake District (Rough Guide Lake District)
Amazon Price: $10.57 (as of 06/02/2012)
A good guide for Lake District accommodation
Still not got a Kindle? Why not!
You can load lots of books about the Lake District on your Kindle.
Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers
Amazon Price: $139.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
Here's the Kindle I have. Quite simply, the clearest way of reading an ebook, with the facility to download by wireless or 3G practically anywhere in the world.
UK reader can buy it from amazon.co.uk by clicking right here - Kindle Keyboard 3G, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, 6" E Ink Display
