Strong, and with a wonderful temperament, fell ponies are a distinct and much-loved breed with a rich history; a hardy inhabitant of the Cumbrian fells for centuries and a vital resource for farmers, traders and miners. Read more
Sweet smells the morning air, As cool deep draughts are drawn, While yet the rolling mists, To ghostlike fellsides cling... Read more
Wan sunlight filters through The morning mist, But barely warms the chilsome air; Read more
Through the description of 52 “keys” the author sets out to unlock your natural senses and help you to make deeper connections with nature that many of us, now distanced from nature, rarely experience. Read more
Farms are great
A theme runs through the book that historically, Borderers, whether on the Scottish or English (Cumbrian) side have more in common than they have differences. Read more
Kendal-based stargazer and educator, Stuart Atkinson, has written an entertaining introduction to astronomy for children aged 7-11 years. Read more
Based in Windermere and Ulverston, we are an independent retailer of homeware, gifts and art, designing a range of Lake District & Cycling themed artwork for you to enjoy. Read more
Behind and above the Museum at William Wordsworth’s Grasmere home Dove Cottage we find the celebrated, and perhaps infamous, Rock of Names. Read more
In a talk given at Dove Cottage in Grasmere, Ian Brodie explored the origins of the term and our modern interpretation of what is understood by ‘natural beauty’. Read more
The terms lend themselves to hundreds of locations across the Lake District and in this book, Guy selects 22 of these; locations that offer some of the best views in the National Park. Read more