We had about a half day left in Keswick before we had to take the train to Leeds. I wanted to visit the Yorkshire Dales and the easiest way to do that was to go to Leeds, rent a car for the day and drive up to the Dales. We had our final breakfast at the bed and breakfast, visited Derwentwater one last time, and then took the bus back to Penrith Rail Station to take the train to Leeds. Continue reading “From Keswick Onward to Leeds”
We woke up early for breakfast – there’s a buffet bar that you can grab yoghurt and fruits but you also can order freshly-prepared hot dishes from a menu. I highly recommend their full English and mushrooms on sourdough bread. Continue reading “Hiking in Aira Force and Strolling Around Ullswater”
TRAIN:
Cheltenham Spa to Penrith (North Lakes)
(1 transfer at Birmingham New Street)
Travel Time: 4h 23min
Total: £321.30 (for 3 people)
Total per person: £107.10
We took the early morning train to Penrith since it was a 4.5-hour transit. I’ve had the Lake District on my list ever since I learned there was a Peter Rabbit museum since this was where Beatrix Potter lived and wrote her infamous “Peter Rabbit”. It is a mountainous area in northern England, inside the county of Cumbria and is considered the wettest area in the entire country. Famous for its lakes, forests and mountains (or “fells”) and its associations with the early 19th century writings of William Wordsworth, it’s a fairly popular holiday destination. Continue reading “The Mystical Beauty of the Lake District”
England (London especially) has been on my list for so long – I’ve dreamed of visiting Stonehenge since I was in first grade! True to my traveling style, I couldn’t just visit London. I love big cities but I do think the characteristics that make the country unique and charming are better found outside of the major cities. Continue reading “Exploring England”
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