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A Day on Lake Windermere


It's no secret that I absolutely love the Lake District. As a bit of an outdoorsy girl it's been a dream this last year or so to live so nearby and it's an amazing place to bring family whenever they visit. This weekend my mum and sister actually paid an impromtu trip to Lancaster, so as per usual we thought we'd spend Saturday in exploring the Lakes

Since we didn't have a car, Windermere seemed to be the obvious starting point for a visit since it's only 30 minutes away by train from Lancaster. We set off quite early so when we arrived finding somewhere to have breakfast was pretty high on our priority list. We ended up stopping at this place called the Lighthouse where I got the majestic-looking waffle pictured below.


Before we'd set off I'd had a cost-effective plan laid out in my head of how to get where we needed to go onwards from Windermere, but in a moment of spontaneity my mum decided she'd like to go on a boat cruise across Lake Windermere from Bowness to Ambleside which was a bit out of character for her so my sister and I just decided to run with it. 


Despite the fact it was absolutely freeeezing, the boat ride itself was really fun and we got to see some beautiful views. We also met a man from Malta called Tony who my mum ended up randomly having a Maltese mutual friend with. Apparently, because Malta's such a small country, everyone knows each other.


Once we got to Ambleside we stopped for lunch at a hotel by the lake called the Waterside before just taking a wander through the town. We eventually ended up in a beautiful and wintry Rothay Park, which I think was my favourite part of the day, before hopping on the last boat back to Windermere again- we opted to stay downstairs, inside this time!

I feel so lucky to live somewhere where I have the lakes basically right on my doorstep. I love getting out there to clear my head and spend some time away from everything.

What did you get up to this weekend?

15 comments

  1. I much prefer taking a walk around the countryside in the winter, the scenery is spectacular this time of year. Wish I was as close to the lake as you are, must be great to have that on your doorstep! Hope this week is a better one for you :) x

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  2. Haha that's so funny about the guy your mum met, what are the odds?! I'd love to go to Windermere, I've always thought the Lake District must be gorgeous :)

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  3. Sorry to hear you've had a bad week, I hope this one is better for you! I love how pretty these pictures are (including the waffle haha) :-)

    Rebeka from Rebeka Taylor xx

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  4. Lovely pictures! The Lake District seems like such a beautiful area. I'd love to go there sometime and explore :) Sounds like you and your family had a really great time!

    xx Mimmi, Muted Mornings

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  5. It looks like a nice place to relax and get away from stress! I think everyone should have a place like that. Glad you had fun!

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  6. Sorry to hear that you've been having a crappy week - but this really looks like a wonderful outing! Hope this week is looking up for you :)

    xx Kathryn
    http://www.throughthethicket.ca

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  7. Sorry your week wasn't great, looks like an amazing trip though! I've always wanted to go to the Lake District, I was obsessed with the Swallows & Amazons movie as a kid!

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  8. I loved the Swallows and Amazons book and I'd love to visit the places discussed in them.

    Lizzie Dripping

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  9. That looks like such a great day! And delicious breakfast too!
    Tegan xx - Permanent Procrastination

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  10. ohhh that looks like fun, yummy food

    www.bumascloset.com

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  11. Place looks lovely :) Wished that I had a lake really near me :(

    I've nominated you for the Liebster Award! BCfactor.blogspot.com

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  12. I loved Lake Windemere - what beautiful scenery.

    Lizzie Dripping

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  13. Ah, I haven't been on a boat ride for years! Crazy about the mutual friend situation!

    Ayaan - girl lost in transit

    x

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  14. I'm so jealous that you have all that natural beauty on your doorstep! What I'd give to go back to my university town where the countryside was a mere twenty minutes' walk away :) Really pleased that your family visiting provided you with the opportunity to clear your head and feel better about things - I've had a tough few weeks too and today spent the day walking around with my mother and got a bit of perspective on things. Having family around definitely helps! xx

    Tamsin / A Certain Adventure

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  15. Just discovered your blog through Cider with Rosie! I'm Maltese too and laughed-out-loud at your story about how we all know each other (it actually is usually the case... haha) :)

    Added you to my Feedly. =)

    Claire www.clairebonello.com

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