Five walks worth getting up early for
Dawn is the best time to walk in the Lakes. These five routes reward an early start with empty paths and still water.
Notes from the Lakes.
Walks, recipes, small discoveries and stories from the house.
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A slow weekend in the Lake District
No itinerary, no alarm and no particular place to be. How we would spend two nights if the only aim was to slow down.
Where we source our ingredients
Lamb from the next valley, trout from the river, vegetables from a walled garden. A short guide to the people behind the menu.
Wild swimming, for the nervous
Cold water is easier than it looks. A practical, unheroic guide to your first swim in a Lake District lake.
Restoring the house, in stone and lime
How a quiet old house became The Alder House, and why we chose to repair rather than replace.
The best way to spend a wet afternoon
Rain is part of the Lakes. These are the things we do when the cloud comes down.