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Day 1
This is a short road trip only for 2 days. I left early from home drove for around 3 hrs for about 188 miles to service station for a break and breakfast then drove for another 2 hours to Crummock water. On the way there were some waterfalls , I stopped at Moss Force waterfall. This is possibly the most accessible waterfall in the Lakes, being barely more than 200m (220 yards) from the roadside. It is situated on the crest of the pass at Newlands Hause on the narrow direct road between Keswick and Buttermere. Moss Beck drains the expanse of Buttermere Moss high on the side of Robinson falling over crags to the roadside where it joins High Hole Beck to become Keskadale Beck.
Crummock Water has unparalleled views. At 2.5 miles long, it is a clear, rocky bottomed lake flanked by steep fellsides of Skiddaw slate. We were planning to have a picnic lunch there , however before that I went for a small hike to Rannerdale Knotts (355m) . After spending some time there , soaking feets into the lake and having home made sandwitches , next stop is Buttermere. This is also a pretty lake . I walked around the lake . It would be a shame to reserve this walk for a rainy day. The views are simply superb in all directions. Ideal for a summer evening, or lazy afternoon stroll. Wlak is pretty much flat about 7.5 km.
We continued my journey next we stopped at Thrilmere, Grasmere and Derentwater. Grasmere, is a picturesque village in the Lake District renowned for its strong association with the poet William Wordsworth. It’s a place where Wordsworth lived, found inspiration, and is even buried. After many stops we arrived back to our acconodation in the evening . We spent the night at YHA Hawkshead.
Day 2
We left in the morning after breakfast. Road to climb the Krikstone Pass is challenging. The road is narrow and features numerous sharp bends and twists, requiring careful navigation. The climb from Ambleside, known locally as “The Struggle” known for being a challenging and dangerous road due to its narrow, winding route with steep drops and hairpin bends, especially as it ascends to the summit. Kirkstone Pass, with an altitude of 1489 feet, is the Lake District’s highest pass that is open to motor traffic. There is a free car park at the top and view from there s wonderful.
Next we drove and stopped at Brothers Water. It’s a tranquil lake and there were nobody in the morning . From there we drove to Ullswater. Ullswater is the second largest lake in England . Ullswater runs a serpentine course for eight miles through expansive vistas of Lakeland’s highest mountains. Helvellyn at 3,117ft (950m) crowns Ullswater at the southwestern end of the valley, standing on a mighty plateau approximately 9 miles (14.5km) in length and 4.5 miles (7km) wide. From the gentle rolling hills of the northern reach to the grandeur of the south where the foothills of Helvellyn rise from the lake shore, this dramatic landscape has inspired writers and artists for centuries. Most notably was William Wordsworth who famously wrote the lyric poem, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. These inspirational daffodils can still be seen today “fluttering and dancing in the breeze” at Glencoyne Bay.
We took the return cruise from Genridding Pier to Pooley Bridge Pier and back . We had our lunch in the village and left for Wendermere. Wendermere is the largest lake in England by area , depth and volume. After relaxing for sometime and having local delicious icecream , it was time to drive back home.
