North England Ambleside

[Gary Coyle]

Need some locations in and around Ambleside to shoot over spring bank holiday 23rd-26th May, you just need to bear in mind im not very fit so steep climbs are out, i will be doing Blea Tarn and possibly up Lingmoor Fell and onto Side Pike (is this do able) but need a couple of other locations, anything for a little fat guy whose not too fit, dont mind getting up high if its not too steep an ascent.

 

[zendog]

The path round Loughrigg Fell. Easy and with nice lake viewpoints and a "cave" for something a bit unusual.

Two others slightly steeper are Helm Crag (interesting rocks at the top) and Low Pike / High Pike (as far as you want to go).

Wansfell Pike is close but a bit boring.

Bear in mind on a Bank Holiday anything near Ambleside will be very busy.
Cheers
Steve
PS Just a bit up the road the Langdale valley is great if you get some sun. Park by the slate works near Skelwith Bridge for waterfalls and a flat river walk to the pub.

 

[Gary Coyle]

Thanks Steve, was actually thinking about going the weekend before now as a few folk have said BH weekend will be very busy.

 

[mattd85]

Tarn hows is a nice little walk. Also food wise, check out a little bistro called Matthews Bistro, you would need to book early. The food is amazing.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Take your car out of Ambleside and drive along the the A593 near Skelwith Bridge up to Hardknock Pass, drive to the top you'll have some stunning views and not too much walking

Les

 

[Buttkicker]

Gary go out of Ambleside and head upto Kirkstone Pass loads of places to get pics up there.. also check out the stone circles at Castlerigg just outside Keswick not much walking at either of these places will get you some nice pictures

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Oh yes I forgot about the Stone circle- you can park around 100 yards from them

well worth an early morning visit



Castlerigg Stones May 2012 by lesmoxonphotography, on Flickr

Les

 

[Gary Coyle]

Thanks guys, youre so helpful, ive decided on a trip to Loghrigg Fell and Tarn one day and the next day im going to tackle Blea Tarn and Side Pike.

Then one weekend later im going to take the quieter and less steep route up the Catbells from Little Town http://www.walkingenglishman.com/lakes35.htm

 

[Buttkicker]

Gary beautiful area
here is Loughrigg from Grasmere Lake

and this is the top of Loughrigg looking North back to where the boats are top left of Lake
both taken about 8yrs ago

 

[rodd1000]

If you're in the Great Langdale area, for me the most stunning view is on the Band heading up Bowfell, the view of Pike o stickle and the other pikes is simply outstanding, very memorable. If you go further up, head across the climbers traverse for some amazing views of the langdale valley too.

As said above Loughrigg Terrace is another gem for views of Grasmere and Rydal water, this area is so photogenic you could spend hours. Love to see the random mist suspended in the air, adds so much atmosphere to the shots. I love the lakes, wish I could live there. Look forward to seeing your shots

 

[Masked Bandit]

Hi Gary, I hope you enjoy your trip. Ambleside is not a bad area of operation. Just be aware that where ever you go parking may be your biggest problem, so try to plan ahead. The opposite end of Grasmere accessed via White Moss car park may be worthwhile if there is little wind.

Grasmere from White Moss. by Philip Dalglish Photography, on Flickr

If you go to Blea Tarn, go through the gate across from the entrance to the car park to get the usual views, and if you carry on along the main path you will cross a small outlet from the Tarn. Cross the bridge, and on your left is a gate leading to a nice walk with good potential.

Pretty beck near Blea Tarn by Philip Dalglish Photography, on Flickr

I hope this helps a little,

Philip

 

[Gary Coyle]

Thanks guys, booked 3 nights from May 16th - 19th so hoping for decent weather

 

[skiwhiz]

Are you planning on going to the top of loughrigg or are you going to walk the terrace, some great areas to shoot up langdale valley, you need to pull off the road and get onto the path that runs along the floor of the valley, to get the craggs in and the buildings on the hillside offer variety, elterwater, skelwith falls all on the same route and from here you can head up to coniston and or tarn howe, waters edge at ambleside and the park behind it can be good for sunset or early morning mist if you get those conditions.
So much choice, hope you get good weather.

 

[Chipper]

The path round Loughrigg Fell. Easy and with nice lake viewpoints and a "cave" for something a bit unusual.

Two others slightly steeper are Helm Crag (interesting rocks at the top) and Low Pike / High Pike (as far as you want to go).

Wansfell Pike is close but a bit boring.

Bear in mind on a Bank Holiday anything near Ambleside will be very busy.
Cheers
Steve
PS Just a bit up the road the Langdale valley is great if you get some sun. Park by the slate works near Skelwith Bridge for waterfalls and a flat river walk to the pub.

One more vote for loughrigg... Elterwater is nice, good views back across the water.... Stock ghyll force is nice walk... Nabbed a waterfall shot there for my L with a tripod.... Hope that helps. Jumped in before I finished reading so sorry if I've been repetitive.