Scale Hill is in a perfect location for all who are seeking an adventurous holiday amongst the fells and lakes of the North-Western English Lakes; whether tramping over the fells or cycling the quiet lanes and steep passes of the area, wild swimming in the lakes or searching for an elusive fish in Cumbrian waters.

For those who wish to explore, Scale Hill is within easy reach of the windswept Cumbrian coast, historical Carlisle and the start of the mighty Hadrian’s Wall as well as the solitude of the Ennerdale and Wastwater valleys and the charm of the local market towns.

The Buttermere, Loweswater and Lorton Valley lies in the North West corner of English Lakeland, with its western end opening out towards the coastal plain and thus gathering milder weather than most of the Lake District.

The three lakes carpet the Valley floor interspersed with the green fields of the sheep farms and the broad-leaved woods, and all are surrounded by the fells, ranging from Low Fell in the west beside Loweswater Lake and Grasmoor and Melbreak guarding Crummock Water, to Red Pike and Haystacks over Buttermere, whilst Great Gable watches over all from the South East.

If you are interested discovering more about open water and wild swimming, Suzannah Swims offers guiding for all abilities in beautiful locations.

There is lots of information on the Lake District Website for individual Lakes, including information on Crummock Water, below:

🏊🏼‍♀️ Swimming: Yes

🛶 Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards: Yes, with a permit

🚣🏻‍♀️ Rowing boats: Yes, with a permit

Sailing boats: No

Powered craft: No

For Season Permits ring 017687 74649
Day permits are available from the car parks at Buttermere CA13 9UZ and Lanthwaite Wood CA13 9UX.

The Lake District is known for its spectacular scenery and the challenges created by its landscape.
With four peaks over 3000’ – Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, Scafell, Helvellyn and Skiddaw – the area offers much for the fell walker who wants to bag a Wainwright, the budding fell runner wishing to complete a number of peaks or the keen cyclist who relishes the lung bursting mountain climbs of Honister Pass or Newlands Hause.

Pillar is a favourite for rock climbers as is Shepherd’s Crag in Borrowdale but a walk around Crummock Water (9 miles), Buttermere (5 miles) and Loweswater (7 miles) is no less exciting and has the added bonus of a local ale at a nearby inn or a homemade ice-cream in the village of Buttermere.
Pack a picnic and discover one of the many stone circles or tarns cradled in the fells.

For those looking for inspiration, Lakeland Mountain Guides are activity specialists who offer guided walking, skills courses and rock sports.

Fortressed by Romans and invaded by Vikings, the Coast of Cumbria has seen many visitors. Hadrian’s Wall starts at Bow-ness on Solway but the northern frontier of the Roman Empire extended through a series of fortlets for 20 miles down the Solway Coast.

The busy ports of Whitehaven, Maryport and Workington have a rich industrial and shipping history reflected in the maritime museums. St. Bees is home to black guillemots, puffins and terns whilst the Solway hosts thousands of wintering wildfowl, waders and spectacular sunsets.

Whitehaven is the start of the popular Sea to Sea (C2C) cycle route to Sunderland. With a scenic rail route winding along a smugglers shoreline of sand-stone cliffs, sand dunes and kite flying winds the Cumbrian coast offers a delightful adventure.