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Just a few hundred yards from the popular village of Grasmere lies Goody Bridge cottages, 2 beautiful conversions (one sleeping 2 the other sleeping 4) , surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Easedale Valley. The Lion & the Lamb (a small fell) and Easedale Tarn offer 2 relatively simple walks from the door  but for those wanting to walk further the high fells of Blea Rigg, Loughrigg Fell and even the Langdales are within reach. There is no need to get in the car at all!

Goody Bridge Barn: Sleeps 4, a traditional slate barn over 2 floors with an open plan interior, twin/double and master double, well equipped kitchen, a small patio with excellent views, many facilities including Wifi, parking and storage space for the sometimes wet gear. One dog is also welcome.

Goody Bridge Cottage: Sleeps 2, another traditional slate barn converted from a Milk Parlour with one large double, separate bathroom, well equipped kitchen and a spacious living area with Wifi, TV and other facilities. There is room to sit outside and enjoy the wonderful setting surrounded by the nearby fells. One dog is welcome.

The owners also own the Apple Pie Eating House in Grasmere which has rooms to stay in. Find out more click here

Walks Nearby

Easedale Tarn from Grasmere. Circled by higher fells Easedale Tarn is in a lovely setting

A walk around the lake at Grasmere. Wordsworth used to walk the lake many times each day – he loved it

The Lion & the Lamb. A short steep climb to the this wonderful summit with great views

Lingmoor Fell in Langdale. An interesting and less visited fell with outstanding views

Area Information

Grasmere & Ambleside

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Already famous for its lovely food the Apple Pie has now introduced 8 high quality,  bedrooms offering a stay  in the centre of Ambleside. The ensuite rooms which are next door to the cafe are stylishly and contemporary with many facilities including Wifi, a TV and a docking station for your ipod. Breakfast is served next door but for the early riser they will deliver a bath bun and freshly squeezed orange juice. The Apple Pie does offer that ideal compromise for walkers – excellent walks from the door or nearby yet all the comforts of an excellent stay in the centre of this rightly popular village.

The owners also own some lovely cottages in Grasmere – find out more click here

Nearby Walks:

Fairfield Horseshoe, A grand round of the high fells near Ambleside

Exploring Elterwater Beautiful circuit of a a popular but small lake surrounded by impressive scenery

Blea Rigg from the Langdale Valley. An undulating ridge , quiet but of great character

Area Information:

Grasmere & Ambleside

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New Ing Lodge is a relaxed and very friendly guest house in Shap which offers a choice of bed and breakfast accommodation, both small rooms and larger dormitories and there is also some camping pitches on request. The owners are rightly proud of their Green credentials and have recently installed a Carbon Neutral Wood Pellet Boiler. Shap is situated high up on the fringes of the Lake District with some excellent walking from the door in to the eastern lakes whilst at the same time the Cumbrian Pennines and Yorkshire Dales are close by.

New Ing lies on the Coast to Coast and Westmoreland Way long distance paths and is an ideal stop for anyone passing through, I should know as I did!

Walks Nearby

Coast to Coast. An excellent and convenient place to stay on this long distance trail

A circuit of Haweswater. This quiet reservoir offers some excellent lakeside walking

Little known Swindale. An interesting walk on the fringes of the Lake District

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For once chuck away the map and simply enjoy wandering around this excellent high ground that lies between Easedale Tarn and the Langdale Valley without a map (or GPS). I headed for what I assumed was the summit of Blea Rigg and ended up on Sergeant Man simply because I was enjoying the walking so much and the reality is that Blea Rigg is just one of a number of similar mini peaks on the ridge, all with their own mini cairn. In more cloudy conditions than I had (warm sunshine ha ha) I would certainly recommend a compass but this is a walk where choosing your own route is the best plan either taking to the many the rocky knolls and/or sticking to the lower more marshy ground – whichever you choose you cannot fail to be impressed.

Recommend: Leave the clouds behind and choose a clear day – may be true on most walks but very important on this.

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Terrington is lovely and oozes that quintessentially English character so beloved in the scribblings of the Bronte sisters. The land around Terrigton gently roles through farmland, some fine woods and along a wet but attractive section of stream. I met some fellow walkers in the woods of Baxton Howe and watched some farmers ploughing their fields but this is a quiet and peaceful walk where you are more likely to see wildlife (although I did not) than fellow humans. Roe deer inhabit the woods and it is excellent terrain for the ornithologist whilst the return walk in to Terrington took me past Terrington Halll where the young school children played on immaculate and spacious sports fields – another scene from time gone past.

Recommend: Castle Howard is only a few miles away and an excellent 1/2 day visit. Combine it with this walk for a great day.

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There is so much to this walk it is actually difficult to do it justice. At no stage did I feel that nothing was changing or I was getting a little bored. The views from the wonderful ‘green road’ on Caulkleys Bank are excellent, particularly over Helmsley towards the North York Moors, as is the riverside walking on either side of Nunnington. However it is the section round Stonegrave and its church which impressed me most, the path dropping steeply down the bank and hitting the pretty village head on. Nunnington is also immaculate and although I did not go inside the Hall (it is open to the public) it has an enviable situation and is a splendid looking building

Recommend: Do not cut any corners on the walk and spend some time dawdling along Caukleys Bank and through the villages.

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Stunning views over the Buttermere valley from High Snockrigg are the highlights of this short walk which I took one early summer morning. I had never visited the depths of Moss Force before so took at he path there before scrambling up the rocks beside the impressive waterfall. A path does follow the shoulder a few yards to the west but taking something straight has always appealed to me. Strolling up Robinson (737 ms) is always a pleasure but this time I simply doubled back and savoured the superb views. The sun was still low in the sky and the valley is shade but the colours and light were excellent..oh if I was only a good photographer.

Recommend: This is a walk for early morning or late evening, a high start and stupendous views are ideal.

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Nestling at the bottom of Sale Fell and close to Bassenthwaite Lake lies the tranquil and peaceful Pheasant Inn. Dating back to the 17th century this former haunt of the famous huntsman John Peel has been entertaining guests for the past 300 years in the traditional Cumbrian manner with stunning food and refreshment and good old fashioned values. With an abundance of unique period atmosphere and a sense of timelessness with the clever mix of luxurious, contemporary comforts  The Pheasant has earned a well deserved national and International reputation.
Peacefully set in its own beautiful gardens, with woodland beyond and located at the unspoilt northern end of the Lake District, within easy reach of Keswick and Cockermouth, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere and calm of The Pheasant in the luxurious comfort that makes every stay so memorable.
All of our 15 luxury bedrooms have their own individual character and represent the very best in comfort, beautifully finished and provide complete and utter peace and space for you our most important guest. With the most comfortable of beds and restful pillows you cannot fail to enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Nearby Walks:

Skiddaw via Ullock Pike . My favourite way to climb one the 4 Lakeland 3,000 footers

Sale Fell near Cockermouth. Easy walking from the Pheasant up this pleasant little fell

Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld. A quiet but lovely route that passes through the back of Skiddaw

Area Information:

Keswick & the North

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Filey Brigg is a spectacular rock promontory just to the north of the town and is a popular spot for a late evening summers walk. Well it was peaceful when I went but in a gale must be bleak and its history is littered with stories of ship wrecks and smuggling. Today divers explore the wrecks and the extensive marine life, fishermen take to the precarious rock platforms on the shore and walkers head north up the lovely section of coastline that heads towards Scarborough. I had a scramble along the rocks with Mist which reminded me of summer holidays in St Abbs further up the coast with its deep rock pools and pounding surf which contrast well with the dark sands to the south of Filey and the cliffs to the north – a great spot.

Recommend: Extend the walk by heading north for a mile from the Brigg along the Cleveland Way – a real airy stroll with different views whichever way you turn.

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There must be real pride in the local populations of the villages in this area of the country; both Husthwaite and Coxwold are two more immaculately presented villages where lovely re roofed houses sit above well groomed gardens – it is almost a given that someone will be out mowing the lawns. I had picked a warm summers afternoon to walk the few miles between the villages and there is a real tendency to linger. However the highlight is the walk is the the mile and a half along Beacon Banks with its wonderful views north to the White Horse and the western moors and south over the plains of York. Quite why the O/S lads failed to put their pillar at the highest point and why a large llama farm is situated here are just two mysteries on this pleasant walk.

Recommend: Do the walk along Beacon Banks soon, there has been a recent mass planting of trees which may yet obscure some of the best of the views

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