I’ll be in the Lake District in August, peak tourist time. I want to find the real Lake District, the quiet, lesser-known areas that tourists don’t often visit. Any ideas?
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I’ll be in the Lake District in August, peak tourist time. I want to find the real Lake District, the quiet, lesser-known areas that tourists don’t often visit. Any ideas?
Most tourist areas are quieter early morning but for real peace stay away from the hot spots of Bowness, Windermere, Grasmere, Hawkeshead and even Coniston is usually busy.
Instead travel west to Wasdale also visit Eskdale and Buttermere and the Duddon Valley.
All of these area are less accessible and can be difficult to drive to as the roads can be narrow. They give all give real insight into the typical Lake District landscape and are favourite walking and climbing areas. Wasdale is spectacular and one of my favourite places.