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\u201cI can see the sea from here\u201d. These are the surprise claims heard from the trig point on Windermere\u2019s Gummer\u2019s How, at only 1,053 ft of elevation.<\/p>\n
This low lying fell sits on the south east of Lake Windermere and gives those at the top, enviable views of the whole length of Lake Windermere for very little effort; west to the Langdale Pikes and Coniston Fells; to the east you can see as far as the north Pennines; and to the south the boats bobbing at Newby Bridge and on to Morecambe Bay and beyond.<\/p>\n
Gummer\u2019s How has become the iconic Lake District walk with a view because of the disproportionate effort required for the immense vista. The walk starts in Gummer\u2019s How Forestry Commission car park, Lakeside, which itself delivers impressive views and is worth a\u00a0 drive on a beautiful summer evening.<\/p>\n
Take the well-managed footpath to Gummer\u2019s How and quickly gain height. As you do so, this \u2018miniature mountain\u2019 delivers all that you would want from a fell walk, including scrambles, and steep inclines, but within a short 1.5-mile linear walk. As you quickly ascend, don\u2019t forget to stop to admire the spectacular views as they suddenly open out before you.<\/p>\n
If it is an evening walk with sunset view or a first fell, offering snap-worthy summit views, then the petite Gummer\u2019s How fell delivers a vista way beyond its 118m of climbing.<\/p>\n
Discover Windermere cottages.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the name suggests, this is one of the most surprising views in the Lake District. Surprising because it is so well hidden, tucked off the very narrow road to the hamlet of Watendlath. There is no hint of this view at all until you come to a gap in the trees and find yourself standing on the very edge of a rocky outcrop, looking down onto Derwentwater and across to Keswick. Finding yourself suddenly on this exposed and elevated view, which does have a sharp and unprotected drop, adds to the wonder that this view delivers.<\/p>\n Discover Keswick cottages.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The view across the waters of Wastwater and up to Wasdale Head holds the title as Britain\u2019s Favourite View, beating off competition from the likes of Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland and The Mountains of Mourne in Co Down, Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n There is much that makes Wastwater Britain\u2019s favourite and most awe-inspiring view. Wastwater lies in the most remote and untouched part of the Lake District and looks exactly as it did centuries ago. The Lake is touched on all sides by ominous mountains, including England\u2019s largest, Scafell Pike and Great Gable. On the south eastern flank of Wastwater are screes that rise 2000 ft from the lake and are snow-capped in winter, and give an \u2018otherworldly\u2019 look to this view.<\/p>\n Although it is only 3 miles in length, Wastwater is England\u2019s deepest lake and whilst it sits alongside England\u2019s tallest peak, it reaches below sea level meaning it has little oxygen and plant life. This gives rise to a spectacular dark water sat against the rugged mountain backdrop. A view like this is not easily forgotten and certainly one to talk about back at home.<\/p>\n Discover Coniston cottages.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wordsworth described the view from the top of Black Combe as \u201cthe amplest range of unobstructed prospect may seen that British ground commands\u201d.<\/em> Standing 1,790ft tall, the fell of Black Combe lies in the south-west corner of the Lake District, only 4-miles from the Irish sea.<\/p>\n On a clear day, views from the summit of Black Combe stretch to include Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man and 14 counties in England. It is this fell\u2019s isolated location, to the south-west of the main central Lakeland fells, that awards it these unique panoramic views. Indeed, the nearest peak of similar height is 10 miles away.<\/p>\n Discover Lakeside cottages.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conquer and stand on the rugged jumble of shattered rocks that make up the Crinkle Crag ridge in the Langdale Pikes. From here you can drink in the view of the dramatic Langdale valley below and you can\u2019t help but feel the power that shaped this landscape millions of years ago. Lying only 2-miles outside of the bustling town of Ambleside is the mouth of the Langdale valley. There are only two hamlets found in this rather remote valley, Elterwater and Chapel Stile yet the valley is brimming with hospitality. Indeed, the Crinkle Crag ridge walk starts at The Old Dungeon Ghyll, a mecca for walkers and climbers for over 300-years, tucked right at the end of the Langdale Valley.\u00a0 This is an 8-mile circular walk that is challenging but offers the most exhilarating views in the Lake District.<\/p>\nSurprise View, Keswick<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Crinkle Crags, Langdale <\/strong><\/h4>\n
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