We could see ourselves staying in the Lake District for MUCH longer in the future, so please let us know any suggestions you have. 👀👀 Have you watched our video of the Yorkshire Dales, another wonderful place we recently visited? Check it out: th-cam.com/video/tsGVvyb03Rk/w-d-xo.html&t
I think the roll on deodrants are not very hygienic as your using the same part of the roller on your body parts over and over again especially for males with armpit hair ive used roll ons once years ago never again.
I'm an English lady now living in Spain and The Lake District was my and my late husband's favourite place in the UK. It's so nice seeing you discover the area. We loved Coniston Water and The Old Man of Coniston was our happy place 😊
My family has a holiday cottage overlooking The Old Man of Coniston, and the view out of every front window is the most beautiful view in the world in my view. Plus being woken to the sound of sheep instead of an alarm clock is amazing. The air quality is much better too.
Of all the TH-cam videos of Americans visiting our little but interesting island, yours are by far the most wonderful and inclusive. Your constant enjoyment and passion of everywhere you visit rekindles my love for the country that has been my home and birthplace for 50 years and that I've slightly grown to take for granted. There is SO much more to Britain than godawful London and you two have certainly tried to see every nook and cranny! Informative and fun, they're great little travelogues. Keep doing what you're doing and being who you are 🙂
It always puzzles me why people refer to Britain as a 'small island.' It's the 9th largest island in the world. There are approximately 900,000 island on the planet so Britain is actually a huge island.
I will be gutted when you go home. Your the channel that is my pleasure regarding nostalgure because you remind me of a time in England long ago for me. No politics, no judgement just two people and their dog having nice times.
oh NOOOO you went there with the puns 🤣😅....I went to the Keswick pencil museum for a school geography trip when I was at school..also the SNUFF factory....back in 1979 😁
The Ambleside apple store was where the very early computers were made. After the great storm of 1796 the roof was damaged and began to leak. A passing nursery school teacher by the name of Mary Thistletwaithington-blythe saw the danger and rushed to the nearest pub, grabbed as many raincoats as she could and proceeded to make waterproof covers for the stock. Thus the Apple Mac was born.
Yes true in the 18th century Apple Mac computers came out… lol it’s Alan Turin’s apple suicide combined with The Macintosh Inc that built the hardware 😊
I camped with a mate in a large back garden just a few metres from Buttermere lake in 1978. Early on the final morning I stood exactly where you are standing (on the lakes edge) and soaked up the beauty of the place. This video really takes me back
You guys are so cute! I love how you are super appreciative of our beautiful country. And the train looks like an amazing way to spend an afternoon! Can't wait to see more x
What a lovely couple you two are. Please make your home here, you would both be an asset to our country. We need more people like you for sure. Enjoy the rest of your time here.
The Pencil Museum near Keswick is surprisingly good. It sounds very prosaic but actually quite fascinating - graphite pencils didn't exist before the 1500s when they found a huge pure deposit near the town, and 'black lead' was this amazing new mysterious wonder material like it had just fallen from space. For over a century every pencil in the world had graphite from Keswick, and even after some Germans figured out how to make it synthetically, Keswick graphite is still considered the best in the world.
Your remark about the architecture and stone work reminded me of Dara from Magenta Otter Travels, also an American that spends 4,5,6 months of every year in the Cotswolds and traveling all round the UK, being different in each area of the UK using local stone in their buildings or have a different vibe from county to county, all so unique ❤
England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland are all beautiful, the UK has some of the most amazing scenery and culture and thanks to you the world can share in it. Please stay much longer, you're most welcome!
The standing Stones near Keswick should not be missed, there is an enchanting atmosphere about the place. A boat trip on windermere is quite nice too. But my favourite place is Wast water on the west side of the district. The deepest lake in England I believe with the tallest mountain in England as it's backdrop scenery Scafell Pike. Just beautiful! 👀👍🇬🇧
I am Yorkshire born and bred and go to the lakes every summer You make me proud to be British, thank you. My brother moved to America and is now an American citizen of Nevada I have been many times and see we are primarily the same which makes sense seeing as though America is a derivative of Europe. Love your videos keep on keeping on
The Lake District is so beautiful and mysterious. I've been to various parts of the UK but I would say England's Lake District is the most enchanting. It has the wild mountains, the stunning lakes and also the picturesque villages and towns, made with that hallmark dark slate stone.
I think I'm right in saying that there are some remnants of temperate rainforest in the Lake District so maybe your impression was spot on. I love The Lakes - so, so pretty 🥰
You are right, it’s the largest area left in England, there is a bigger area in Scotland. Buttermere and the Keswick area are two of the places where you can still walk through it and see it.
What an interesting vlog. So glad you enjoyed the glorious Lake District - plus the culinary delights along the way! You are both a positive joy to watch - thank you! ❤
Buttermere is lovely the bus has been getting used a lot lately. With it only being £2 each way no matter where you get on at. Would cost you more in petrol. We live 45 minutes away so go to the lakes a lot. We were in Keswick a few weeks ago. We stayed at a lodge resort (white cross bay) with a hot tub. The puzzling place in Keswick is worth a visit.
Lovely to see American tourists enjoying their visit to England, its refreshing that you both research the places you go and try the local food and drink and accept that England isn't America 😁😁 and things are just different, I can tell you're really enjoying your visit.
We love the lake district it is so beautiful 😍 my favourite place is coniston and the blue bird cafe and the story about donald campbell is equally fascinating and upsetting. I highly recommend coniston its a nice quiet corner with beautiful scenery 🚤
We are visiting the Lakes this week and were just considering going to Bassenthwaite Lake Station. That afternoon tea looked incredible. Loved the video, love the Lakes. We are in Far Sawrey, an easy walk from Beatrix Potters Hill Top.
I love the Lake District. I’m lucky to have a friend who has a lodge in Grange over Sands ( South lakes.) Cartmel is a lovely village near there. Grange itself is pretty (Victorian.) A great place to explore the lakes, though. A favourite for Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth fans I think is Hawkshead.. one of the prettiest villages in the Lakes. Another favourite of mine is Eskdale.A great place for walking in the woodlands or taking a miniature steam train. It’s also where you can start a hike to Scafell Pike (although its the highest mountain in England!) Wherever you go in the Lakes, however you’ll always come across the most beautiful scenery including what you’ve shared with us today x
Awesome to see you made it to the lakes! My wife and I moved up here last year and we absolutely love it! We went to the pet shop and the herdy store the first time we came here on holiday! Next time you’re here check out the herdwick experience at yew tree farm near coniston. (Have a look at our previous videos). You learn all about the herdwick (herdy) sheep and then you can meet them and pet them! It’s a super experience! There are so many other hidden gems in the Lake District. Get in touch if you’d like to come back and we can throw you some recommendations! Also did you know there is only one official lake in the Lake District! Bassenthwaite Lake. All other “lakes” are waters or meres. So happy to see you had fun but please come back as you’ve missed so much!
Me and my family used to spend every other Christmas in the Lake District trying different cottages/areas every time so great to see you exploring! If you manage to go back I really recommend Coniston, it has some great pubs and stunning walks! :)
I wondered when you might get round to visiting the Lakes. I have to say you made a decent effort of showcasing what the Lakes has to offer. Shame you didn’t have the time to go the whole way around Buttermere Lake as it’s a wonderful walk. Thanks for posting.
That afternoon tea looked a step up from the standard, excellent recommendation. Malt loaf is nice lightly toasted too. Always go with the slightly salted butter 😁, goes well on Gingerbread too, even the McVities one.The French butter 'President ' is lovely & usually available in Sainsbury's.
You should check out Carlisle. It's the city of the lake district and has a pretty cool castle that you can go inside and also has a museum within the grounds. There's also a beautiful cathedral' the general area is pretty to as it's full of old buildings and by the river. :)
Next time you guys are in Keswick you have to visit Derwent water. You can feed the ducks and geese, there's a lovely park near by aswell as a lake side walks and there is the great theatre by the lake. Side note Cockermouth is the place of Wordsworth’s childhood home. Loved this video guys… I also might be biased as I am Cumbrian 😂
Absolutely great video guys, I would suggest Coniston and climbing/walking the 'Old Man' there are some beautiful views. To be honest in the 23 years or so I've frequented the lakes I'm yet to find somewhere I don't like.
The grey houses in the Lake District are actually made of slate which is blasted from the mountain side. It comes in a green grey, and grey, also a blue shade. Next time you come to the Lake District you need to visit Coniston where Donald Campbell who attempted the fastest water speed but sadly died in his attempt. His vehicle has been restored and is in the village museum along with old arrow heads etc.
I actually live just outside if Buttermere, there's not much in the way if amenities but it more than makes up for it with the views, and the sea isnt too far away either. Glad you all enjoyed it 😊
I go to the Lake District every year, I’ll be there in 2 weeks time, it really is an amazing place, it’s beauty always astounds me every time I go back.
I was in Bowness in August myself. Visited Ambleside, Ullswater and done a Windermere cruise. Also done the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, well worth a visit too. The Lake District really is a magical place, a Mecca for hikers, watersports enthusiasts or just anyone who appreciates great scenery.
Glad you've finally made it to the Lake District. There's so much you could do such as the Ullswater Steamer or the ferry at Derwntwater, or the slate mines at Honister.
It's great too see you guys exploring the Lake District. Many overseas tourists go for London, this is what they think best represents their idea of what the UK is I guess but the scenery in this part of the UK is absolutely stunning and not to be missed.
You should think about getting or looking at the seven volumes of A Wainwright's Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Alfred Wainwright was actually an accountant, in fact the Borough treasurer of Kendal. But in his spare time over 13 years he wrote by hand (not typed) these seven books giving all the routes of accents, by walking, to the summits of most, if not all of those mountains you saw, and they are now known as 'Wainwrights' all 216 of them. The first was published in 1955 and there have been three revisions over the years but they considered the best ever made. In your first first minutes from Buttermere you had Haystacks in your view, this was his favourite mountain and his ashes rest by the side of Innominate Tarn near the summit.
I love the lake district and live not far away so visit regularly. I recognised all the places in this video, but I spend most of my time on the hills rather than the busy towns. Assuming hiking up hills is not your thing, here are some places with wonderful views that don't involve much effort: Castlerigg Stone Circle (close to Keswick), an ancient stone circle surrounded by mountains, but you can park right next to it. Surprise View for views over Derwentwater - there's a National Trust car park there. If you don't mind a fairly gentle uphill walk of less than a mile, you can't beat the view from the top of Latrigg over Keswick and Derwentwater - an easy walk from Underskiddaw car park. You should also have a trip on a boat, I recommend the Ullswater Steamers, I think Ullswater is the most scenic lake and is less busy than Windermere.
I first visited in 1965, when I was a Senior Scout. We camped by Coniston Water, on Torver Common. In my Twenties and Thirties, I was a weekend regular at the National Trust Langdale campsite. Back then, most visitors were young people who came there to climb and walk and to enjoy a sing song in the Hotel in the evenings. It was an essentially affordable pursuit and a happy place for Northerners from the grimy cities. Gone now, the little tents, bicycles and vans. Replaced by "Glampers" in 4x4s with deep pockets, able to pay the rip off prices.
The Lake district is an amazing place. It was formed after glaciers gouged out the land in the last ice age, hence mountains and lakes. My favorite place is lake Ullswater. The hotel? The Sharrow Bay Hotel, at Pooley Bridge where sticky toffee pudding was allegedly invented.. Look at their menus Guys for a special treat to have, the warm breads out of the oven etc.
I’m sorry to have to tell you this but Sharrow Bay closed down a few years back, it just never recovered from lockdown. Sticky toffee pudding, pretty sure that was invented in Cartmel, but there’s probably half a dozen villages staking that claim. You are right about Ullswater though, cracking place
I am a big fan of The Lake District, so much so we retired here 9 years ago! Please visit Patterdale /Glenridding and take the boat trip around Ullswater, also Aira Force Waterfalls are a sight to see! What a lovely video thank you both❤
HOME GROUND! We were there about a year ago and I had the BEST French Toast with rhubarb n custard - it was fab! Hi to you two, I found you just this week and like many others I'm refreshing my ideas about how good the Uk is as a home - we seem to have had nothing but bad mouthing over the past few years, so it's nice to hear things from a US perspective. Thank you and keep coming to see us.
Our beautiful green Lake District. Most wonderful place on earth. I remember emailing you over a year ago suggesting a visit to the Lakes so I’m delighted to see you’ve both been. There are many charming hotels that serve incredibly tasty food all over the Lakes, and walks galore, too! It’s so unbelievably quaint, and breathtaking - it’s movie like. Hawkshead Village is small but so charming. Driving around the Lakes and exploring off the beaten track is a delight. Living just over an hour away, we often visit there and then drive a short journey up to Dumfries & Galloway in S.W Scotland where we take the dog along the stunning sandy coast for him to stretch his legs. It’s normally always quiet all year round and has a lovely climate - even has tropical gardens. If you’ve never been - I urge you to check it out. If you love books - check out Wigtown. There you can run a book shop via Airbnb that has a flat above. There is a waiting list - which I’m on so maybe one day in a couple of years, I’ll be there for the week running the shop. Keep up the good work and thanks for travelling the UK. Enjoy!
I always enjoy a run up the coast starting at Muncaster Castle, the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway, St.Bees beach and cliffs and the stunning coast road from Maryport to Siloth up near the Scottish border pausing at Allonby for fish & chips from the Codfather and Twentymans ice-cream Parlour plus miles of empty beaches
Gorgeous location 😍 i love the lakes. The train with the afternoon tea looked great & i love the look of the quirky bar and ciders! you should have also tried the sticky toffee pudding whilst there too. We do have roll on deodorants in the UK! i use them, Dove, Sanex, Sure and nivea ones. I enjoyed this video hoping you make it back soon.
I love the Lakes, I live about an hour away. I’ll have a think of where is best for you to visit, yes Buttermere is so beautiful. We’ve stayed there many times. It’s quite quiet and unspoilt and serene with clear water. Yes Keswick too is my favourite! There is a market on Thursdays too! 😍
I have regularly visited all the places you did on this video. Most recent was last weekend. I love all of it, but prefer the quieter places. We love wast water the most. You really are in the middle of nowhere. Keswick is also a favourite of mine as I've been visiting since the 70s.
Hi ! I just found your channel. Buttermere is where many of us locals go. We live just to the west of the Lake District in a small town called Maryport. We have the most amazing sunsets here, with the Southern Uplands of Scotland just a few miles across the Solway Firth. Yes, we do indeed have many waterfalls, plus beautiful old stone bridges and wonderful walks. Did you visit Worsdworth's house in Cockermouth? September is ideal as most of the summer crowds have gone. Another great time would be May as the spring flowers are blooming then too. Please do let people know when you are planning to return here, there are many places you still should see in the Lake District.
The lake district is only scratching the surface theres so much beauty and if include Scotland and Wales and ,N. Ireland, if you're visiting hire a camper - a holiday you'll never forget, and you'll still miss so much you can come do it again 😊
Amazing video, love that you enjoyed the Lakes. One thing i would seriously recommend at Buttermere is staying overnight in the bothy (ancient stone shepherds hut), nestled on the mountainside overlooking the Buttermere and the valley. It's left open for any hiker and is always packed with supplies and anything you may want or need. There's also a large fireplace and fuel to keep you cozy. It's my favourite place to stay in Britain, and is pretty unknown, so you're very likely to get it to yourself
Great Video from my favourite place and where my male line originates from back to at least the 1630's. The Lake District looks even better from the heights!
So, when are you migrating over here?😅 You went to the only place in the Lake District that has an actual lake, not a mere or a water. Bassenthwaite Lake is a good answer in quizzes about the Lakes, as we call it. Loving that you're enjoying touring our gorgeous countries. It's nice for me to see places I haven't visited, and probably can't now due to mobility problems, so keep up the good work. XX
The Lake District is one of my favourite places in the UK! I usually come up here 2-3 times a year to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living for a few a days.
Great video, really enjoying the channel, if you get a chance check out the Norfolk Coast especially Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Brancaster, also further south in Suffolk Southwold is lovely
Oh you two are an adorable couple. And Carly too. I have been inspired by this to go and visit the Lake District now. Showing your delight for each and every experience is so appreciated. Thank you for spreading the love❤
My absolute favourite stately home is in the lake district, it's called Holker Hall and I think you would both love it too. It's a beautiful house with lots of history it also has stunning gardens a really nice tea room and a cool motor vehicle museum as the Campbell family (bluebird land and water speed records) lived there. Also Windermere is beautiful but way too busy, the best way to see Windermere is by boat
@@Psmith-ek5hqthank you for that I haven't been back in a while so must have gotten myself a little confused. I knew the Cavendish family where there I thought the Campbells where maybe linked through marriage or something. Thank you for the accurate information.
Welcome, I live about 8 miles from Keswick. Never get sick of the drive on the A591 to it. Beautiful place and I’m lucky to have been born and bred here.
I love the Lakes, its my favorite place I love Sarah Nelsons gingerbread too, its lovely warmed up in the oven with vanilla ice cream Parking gets difficult all over the place, so we stay between Bowness and Windemere. And walk
Little bit of explanation about the pet macaw, I think you said? There is a community of parrot owners across several places in the UK and they let them out to spread their wings for a bit, There was a situation not so long ago where a macaw got stolen by a driver and eventually returned passed away (In London), then another where one was attacked by a hawk and the owner got stuck up a mountain trying to rescue them (In Scotland I think?)!
Beautiful. My family all live in the Lake District, and my grandma came from Cockermouth, so this brought back lovely memories and made me miss home! Hard to get around in winter though.
One of my favourite places in the world, love your energy visiting the Lakes! Gem & I spent our first trips away in Windermere & Bowness so it'll always have a place in our hearts. We've been to the Crafty baa in Windermere many times, so really happy to see you visit their Keswick bar... I have to open up a little, 10 year old me visited Duddon Valley which has no lake in it.. and absolutely full on drop fell in love with the place. It'll always be something I'll bore people to death with over a beer as a result over 30 years later hehe.
Oh, I have suggestions if you go back (other than Duddon Valley which is just low key beautiful)... Hole in t' Wall in Windermere is a pub dating back to 1612, worth a look. Also check out Claife Viewing Station over the other side of the lake... Quote 'People in the 1700s used to be so awe-inspired by a beautiful view that they would faint! As a solution, tourists would use a ‘Claude glass’ (almost like a compact mirror) to see a view in the reflection to stop the swooning.' We didn't swoon, but it was beautiful.
My dads side of the family originate from Keswick and braithwaite. I’m half Canadian and currently live in markham near Toronto. Keswick is a special place to me and I can’t wait to visit next summer used to love going into the “ye olde friars” as a kid and buying a jar of lemon curd to take home
The lake district is such a beautiful place, we visited in August for my partners birthday and although it rained for the 3 days we were there, it did not ruin our experience, as the saying goes " there's no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing" we actually stayed in Keswick in a B&B Which was in the video as you were walking up to the BAA place just past the post office...such an amazing beautiful place 🥰
We could see ourselves staying in the Lake District for MUCH longer in the future, so please let us know any suggestions you have. 👀👀
Have you watched our video of the Yorkshire Dales, another wonderful place we recently visited? Check it out: th-cam.com/video/tsGVvyb03Rk/w-d-xo.html&t
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If you visit lake district again, try visit Tarn Hows
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I think the roll on deodrants are not very hygienic as your using the same part of the roller on your body parts over and over again especially for males with armpit hair ive used roll ons once years ago never again.
great video again guys
I'm an English lady now living in Spain and The Lake District was my and my late husband's favourite place in the UK. It's so nice seeing you discover the area. We loved Coniston Water and The Old Man of Coniston was our happy place 😊
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Best walk I ever did in the Lakes was up the Old Man of Coniston on a beautiful day.
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My family has a holiday cottage overlooking The Old Man of Coniston, and the view out of every front window is the most beautiful view in the world in my view. Plus being woken to the sound of sheep instead of an alarm clock is amazing. The air quality is much better too.
Ah so lovely, you and your late husband are always locked in your memories and you can go anytime you wish, hope you're holding up.
Of all the TH-cam videos of Americans visiting our little but interesting island, yours are by far the most wonderful and inclusive. Your constant enjoyment and passion of everywhere you visit rekindles my love for the country that has been my home and birthplace for 50 years and that I've slightly grown to take for granted. There is SO much more to Britain than godawful London and you two have certainly tried to see every nook and cranny! Informative and fun, they're great little travelogues. Keep doing what you're doing and being who you are 🙂
It always puzzles me why people refer to Britain as a 'small island.' It's the 9th largest island in the world. There are approximately 900,000 island on the planet so Britain is actually a huge island.
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Absolute facts bro the uk isn’t even that small. Over 1200 miles walking from one end the other
I will be gutted when you go home. Your the channel that is my pleasure regarding nostalgure because you remind me of a time in England long ago for me.
No politics, no judgement just two people and their dog having nice times.
The Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick. Some people think it’s pointless but I feel it’s a big draw.
That went down like a pencil lead balloon
See what you did there, very sharp
The lake district is very similar to parts of Scotland in fact some say they are a carbon copy.
2B or not 2B, that is the question.
oh NOOOO you went there with the puns 🤣😅....I went to the Keswick pencil museum for a school geography trip when I was at school..also the SNUFF factory....back in 1979 😁
The Ambleside apple store was where the very early computers were made. After the great storm of 1796 the roof was damaged and began to leak. A passing nursery school teacher by the name of Mary Thistletwaithington-blythe saw the danger and rushed to the nearest pub, grabbed as many raincoats as she could and proceeded to make waterproof covers for the stock. Thus the Apple Mac was born.
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Yes true in the 18th century Apple Mac computers came out… lol it’s Alan Turin’s apple suicide combined with The Macintosh Inc that built the hardware 😊
Your observation on it looking almost tropical is spot on -it's one of the few areas in the UK that is a temperate rainforest
Tenby in Wales is truly Beautiful :)
I camped with a mate in a large back garden just a few metres from Buttermere lake in 1978. Early on the final morning I stood exactly where you are standing (on the lakes edge) and soaked up the beauty of the place. This video really takes me back
I'm glad you like England, it's got some unique qualities. Lovely food and scenery to die for. 😊
You guys are so cute! I love how you are super appreciative of our beautiful country. And the train looks like an amazing way to spend an afternoon! Can't wait to see more x
What a lovely couple you two are. Please make your home here, you would both be an asset to our country. We need more people like you for sure. Enjoy the rest of your time here.
Amazing Cumberland & Westmorland. The 2 super Counties of the Lake District
A large part of historic Lancashire is also within the Lake District
Yes. Lancashire places like Hawkshead, Coniston, Lakeside, Graythwaite, Newby Bridge, Broughton in Furness are all in the Lake District.
The Pencil Museum near Keswick is surprisingly good. It sounds very prosaic but actually quite fascinating - graphite pencils didn't exist before the 1500s when they found a huge pure deposit near the town, and 'black lead' was this amazing new mysterious wonder material like it had just fallen from space. For over a century every pencil in the world had graphite from Keswick, and even after some Germans figured out how to make it synthetically, Keswick graphite is still considered the best in the world.
Excellent fact. Today I learned!
I always went to one of those with my grandad, is it the one near a place that creates wooden statue things,like little bears etc?
I had a cottage hire near there. It’s fantastic!
The owners wife taught one of my nephews at school. She's a lovely person.
The owners wife taught one of my nephews at school. She's a lovely person.
Your remark about the architecture and stone work reminded me of Dara from Magenta Otter Travels, also an American that spends 4,5,6 months of every year in the Cotswolds and traveling all round the UK, being different in each area of the UK using local stone in their buildings or have a different vibe from county to county, all so unique ❤
England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland are all beautiful, the UK has some of the most amazing scenery and culture and thanks to you the world can share in it. Please stay much longer, you're most welcome!
The standing Stones near Keswick should not be missed, there is an enchanting atmosphere about the place. A boat trip on windermere is quite nice too. But my favourite place is Wast water on the west side of the district. The deepest lake in England I believe with the tallest mountain in England as it's backdrop scenery Scafell Pike. Just beautiful! 👀👍🇬🇧
Any trip to the Lake District always demands a trip to the Derwent Pencil Museum!
I am Yorkshire born and bred and go to the lakes every summer
You make me proud to be British, thank you.
My brother moved to America and is now an American citizen of Nevada
I have been many times and see we are primarily the same which makes sense seeing as though America is a derivative of Europe. Love your videos keep on keeping on
The Lake District is so beautiful and mysterious. I've been to various parts of the UK but I would say England's Lake District is the most enchanting. It has the wild mountains, the stunning lakes and also the picturesque villages and towns, made with that hallmark dark slate stone.
What lovely people you are xx
You guys are great, I love your appreciation of things British, you show me places I didn't know we had!, always enjoy your adventures, safe journeys
I think I'm right in saying that there are some remnants of temperate rainforest in the Lake District so maybe your impression was spot on. I love The Lakes - so, so pretty 🥰
You are right, it’s the largest area left in England, there is a bigger area in Scotland. Buttermere and the Keswick area are two of the places where you can still walk through it and see it.
You are truly epic American tourists!!!
What an interesting vlog. So glad you enjoyed the glorious Lake District - plus the culinary delights along the way! You are both a positive joy to watch - thank you! ❤
My favourite place in the U.K. been a few times, never ever disappointed. We always stay nearby to Keswick and it’s beautiful
Buttermere is lovely the bus has been getting used a lot lately. With it only being £2 each way no matter where you get on at. Would cost you more in petrol.
We live 45 minutes away so go to the lakes a lot. We were in Keswick a few weeks ago. We stayed at a lodge resort (white cross bay) with a hot tub. The puzzling place in Keswick is worth a visit.
Lovely to see American tourists enjoying their visit to England, its refreshing that you both research the places you go and try the local food and drink and accept that England isn't America 😁😁 and things are just different, I can tell you're really enjoying your visit.
Tremendous planning must have gone into this, lovely genuine couple
We love the lake district it is so beautiful 😍 my favourite place is coniston and the blue bird cafe and the story about donald campbell is equally fascinating and upsetting. I highly recommend coniston its a nice quiet corner with beautiful scenery 🚤
We are visiting the Lakes this week and were just considering going to Bassenthwaite Lake Station. That afternoon tea looked incredible. Loved the video, love the Lakes. We are in Far Sawrey, an easy walk from Beatrix Potters Hill Top.
I love the Lake District. I’m lucky to have a friend who has a lodge in Grange over Sands ( South lakes.) Cartmel is a lovely village near there. Grange itself is pretty (Victorian.) A great place to explore the lakes, though. A favourite for Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth fans I think is Hawkshead.. one of the prettiest villages in the Lakes. Another favourite of mine is Eskdale.A great place for walking in the woodlands or taking a miniature steam train. It’s also where you can start a hike to Scafell Pike (although its the highest mountain in England!) Wherever you go in the Lakes, however you’ll always come across the most beautiful scenery including what you’ve shared with us today x
Awesome to see you made it to the lakes! My wife and I moved up here last year and we absolutely love it! We went to the pet shop and the herdy store the first time we came here on holiday!
Next time you’re here check out the herdwick experience at yew tree farm near coniston. (Have a look at our previous videos). You learn all about the herdwick (herdy) sheep and then you can meet them and pet them! It’s a super experience!
There are so many other hidden gems in the Lake District. Get in touch if you’d like to come back and we can throw you some recommendations!
Also did you know there is only one official lake in the Lake District! Bassenthwaite Lake. All other “lakes” are waters or meres.
So happy to see you had fun but please come back as you’ve missed so much!
Me and my family used to spend every other Christmas in the Lake District trying different cottages/areas every time so great to see you exploring! If you manage to go back I really recommend Coniston, it has some great pubs and stunning walks! :)
Next time you visit you should take a drive through Hardknott & Wrynose Pass with a roman fort at the end. Stunning drive.
I wondered when you might get round to visiting the Lakes. I have to say you made a decent effort of showcasing what the Lakes has to offer. Shame you didn’t have the time to go the whole way around Buttermere Lake as it’s a wonderful walk. Thanks for posting.
Thankfully you're just out of season, so everywhere is much quieter than during the summer. 👍
That afternoon tea looked a step up from the standard, excellent recommendation.
Malt loaf is nice lightly toasted too. Always go with the slightly salted butter 😁, goes well on Gingerbread too, even the McVities one.The French butter 'President ' is lovely & usually available in Sainsbury's.
2:44 A pet what?? I couldn't make it out. I haven't been to the Lake District in about 20 years so this shows me it's about time to return 🙂
You should check out Carlisle. It's the city of the lake district and has a pretty cool castle that you can go inside and also has a museum within the grounds. There's also a beautiful cathedral' the general area is pretty to as it's full of old buildings and by the river. :)
Next time you guys are in Keswick you have to visit Derwent water. You can feed the ducks and geese, there's a lovely park near by aswell as a lake side walks and there is the great theatre by the lake.
Side note Cockermouth is the place of Wordsworth’s childhood home.
Loved this video guys… I also might be biased as I am Cumbrian 😂
Absolutely great video guys, I would suggest Coniston and climbing/walking the 'Old Man' there are some beautiful views. To be honest in the 23 years or so I've frequented the lakes I'm yet to find somewhere I don't like.
You were very lucky with the weather it can and does rain a lot but a lovely village is Hawkshead
Glad you had a Cornish Cream Tea, the original and best, very yum 👍
The grey houses in the Lake District are actually made of slate which is blasted from the mountain side. It comes in a green grey, and grey, also a blue shade. Next time you come to the Lake District you need to visit Coniston where Donald Campbell who attempted the fastest water speed but sadly died in his attempt. His vehicle has been restored and is in the village museum along with old arrow heads etc.
I actually live just outside if Buttermere, there's not much in the way if amenities but it more than makes up for it with the views, and the sea isnt too far away either.
Glad you all enjoyed it 😊
A beautiful part of the world. Spent many long weekends up in the lakes and walking in the fells. Love Keswick.
I go to the Lake District every year, I’ll be there in 2 weeks time, it really is an amazing place, it’s beauty always astounds me every time I go back.
We're staying near Keswick for a week from 6th Oct. Great to see you enjoying some of our favourite haunts😊
I was in Bowness in August myself. Visited Ambleside, Ullswater and done a Windermere cruise. Also done the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, well worth a visit too. The Lake District really is a magical place, a Mecca for hikers, watersports enthusiasts or just anyone who appreciates great scenery.
I enjoy your virtual company so much! Thank you for your wonderful videos!
Glad you've finally made it to the Lake District. There's so much you could do such as the Ullswater Steamer or the ferry at Derwntwater, or the slate mines at Honister.
It's great too see you guys exploring the Lake District. Many overseas tourists go for London, this is what they think best represents their idea of what the UK is I guess but the scenery in this part of the UK is absolutely stunning and not to be missed.
You should think about getting or looking at the seven volumes of A Wainwright's Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Alfred Wainwright was actually an accountant, in fact the Borough treasurer of Kendal. But in his spare time over 13 years he wrote by hand (not typed) these seven books giving all the routes of accents, by walking, to the summits of most, if not all of those mountains you saw, and they are now known as 'Wainwrights' all 216 of them. The first was published in 1955 and there have been three revisions over the years but they considered the best ever made. In your first first minutes from Buttermere you had Haystacks in your view, this was his favourite mountain and his ashes rest by the side of Innominate Tarn near the summit.
That was a really lovely video - so glad you enjoyed the Lake District .
I love the lake district and live not far away so visit regularly. I recognised all the places in this video, but I spend most of my time on the hills rather than the busy towns.
Assuming hiking up hills is not your thing, here are some places with wonderful views that don't involve much effort: Castlerigg Stone Circle (close to Keswick), an ancient stone circle surrounded by mountains, but you can park right next to it. Surprise View for views over Derwentwater - there's a National Trust car park there. If you don't mind a fairly gentle uphill walk of less than a mile, you can't beat the view from the top of Latrigg over Keswick and Derwentwater - an easy walk from Underskiddaw car park.
You should also have a trip on a boat, I recommend the Ullswater Steamers, I think Ullswater is the most scenic lake and is less busy than Windermere.
I absolutely love the Lake District 👌😘😘😘
I'm really enjoying your videos, thank you
I first visited in 1965, when I was a Senior Scout. We camped by Coniston Water, on Torver Common.
In my Twenties and Thirties, I was a weekend regular at the National Trust Langdale campsite.
Back then, most visitors were young people who came there to climb and walk and to enjoy a sing song in the Hotel in the evenings. It was an essentially affordable pursuit and a happy place for Northerners from the grimy cities. Gone now, the little tents, bicycles and vans. Replaced by "Glampers" in 4x4s with deep pockets, able to pay the rip off prices.
That is a shame. I know there are some places not as busy there, but I'm sure it's not what it used to be.
The Lake district is an amazing place. It was formed after glaciers gouged out the land in the last ice age, hence mountains and lakes. My favorite place is lake Ullswater. The hotel? The Sharrow Bay Hotel, at Pooley Bridge where sticky toffee pudding was allegedly invented.. Look at their menus Guys for a special treat to have, the warm breads out of the oven etc.
I’m sorry to have to tell you this but Sharrow Bay closed down a few years back, it just never recovered from lockdown. Sticky toffee pudding, pretty sure that was invented in Cartmel, but there’s probably half a dozen villages staking that claim. You are right about Ullswater though, cracking place
Love you both and your beautiful dog 🐕
Cockermouth is the perfect location in Lakes, short drive to beach and the most popular spots/lakes!!
I am a big fan of The Lake District, so much so we retired here 9 years ago! Please visit Patterdale /Glenridding and take the boat trip around Ullswater, also Aira Force Waterfalls are a sight to see! What a lovely video thank you both❤
HOME GROUND! We were there about a year ago and I had the BEST French Toast with rhubarb n custard - it was fab! Hi to you two, I found you just this week and like many others I'm refreshing my ideas about how good the Uk is as a home - we seem to have had nothing but bad mouthing over the past few years, so it's nice to hear things from a US perspective. Thank you and keep coming to see us.
The Lake District is amazing ❤
Our beautiful green Lake District. Most wonderful place on earth. I remember emailing you over a year ago suggesting a visit to the Lakes so I’m delighted to see you’ve both been. There are many charming hotels that serve incredibly tasty food all over the Lakes, and walks galore, too! It’s so unbelievably quaint, and breathtaking - it’s movie like. Hawkshead Village is small but so charming. Driving around the Lakes and exploring off the beaten track is a delight. Living just over an hour away, we often visit there and then drive a short journey up to Dumfries & Galloway in S.W Scotland where we take the dog along the stunning sandy coast for him to stretch his legs. It’s normally always quiet all year round and has a lovely climate - even has tropical gardens. If you’ve never been - I urge you to check it out. If you love books - check out Wigtown. There you can run a book shop via Airbnb that has a flat above. There is a waiting list - which I’m on so maybe one day in a couple of years, I’ll be there for the week running the shop. Keep up the good work and thanks for travelling the UK. Enjoy!
I always enjoy a run up the coast starting at Muncaster Castle, the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway, St.Bees beach and cliffs and the stunning coast road from Maryport to Siloth up near the Scottish border pausing at Allonby for fish & chips from the Codfather and Twentymans ice-cream Parlour plus miles of empty beaches
The most beautiful place in the country, used to go camping there all of my younger days, beautiful.
Gorgeous location 😍 i love the lakes. The train with the afternoon tea looked great & i love the look of the quirky bar and ciders! you should have also tried the sticky toffee pudding whilst there too. We do have roll on deodorants in the UK! i use them, Dove, Sanex, Sure and nivea ones. I enjoyed this video hoping you make it back soon.
I love the Lakes, I live about an hour away. I’ll have a think of where is best for you to visit, yes Buttermere is so beautiful. We’ve stayed there many times. It’s quite quiet and unspoilt and serene with clear water. Yes Keswick too is my favourite! There is a market on Thursdays too! 😍
I’ve just thought you need to see Pooley Bridge and Coniston aswell 🥰
I watched many of your videos and love your enthusiasm for the UK 🇬🇧 😊
I have regularly visited all the places you did on this video. Most recent was last weekend. I love all of it, but prefer the quieter places. We love wast water the most. You really are in the middle of nowhere. Keswick is also a favourite of mine as I've been visiting since the 70s.
Hi ! I just found your channel. Buttermere is where many of us locals go. We live just to the west of the Lake District in a small town called Maryport. We have the most amazing sunsets here, with the Southern Uplands of Scotland just a few miles across the Solway Firth. Yes, we do indeed have many waterfalls, plus beautiful old stone bridges and wonderful walks. Did you visit Worsdworth's house in Cockermouth? September is ideal as most of the summer crowds have gone. Another great time would be May as the spring flowers are blooming then too. Please do let people know when you are planning to return here, there are many places you still should see in the Lake District.
The lake district is only scratching the surface theres so much beauty and if include Scotland and Wales and ,N. Ireland, if you're visiting hire a camper - a holiday you'll never forget, and you'll still miss so much you can come do it again 😊
Amazing video, love that you enjoyed the Lakes.
One thing i would seriously recommend at Buttermere is staying overnight in the bothy (ancient stone shepherds hut), nestled on the mountainside overlooking the Buttermere and the valley.
It's left open for any hiker and is always packed with supplies and anything you may want or need. There's also a large fireplace and fuel to keep you cozy. It's my favourite place to stay in Britain, and is pretty unknown, so you're very likely to get it to yourself
I'm from Windermere, and my schoolfriend, Richard, owns Home Ground! Glad you liked it!
Great Video from my favourite place and where my male line originates from back to at least the 1630's. The Lake District looks even better from the heights!
So, when are you migrating over here?😅 You went to the only place in the Lake District that has an actual lake, not a mere or a water. Bassenthwaite Lake is a good answer in quizzes about the Lakes, as we call it. Loving that you're enjoying touring our gorgeous countries. It's nice for me to see places I haven't visited, and probably can't now due to mobility problems, so keep up the good work. XX
I love your doggy, a short just on the life of your doggy would be nice ❤❤
Can't get enough of your videos,been binge watching!
The Lake District is one of my favourite places in the UK!
I usually come up here 2-3 times a year to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living for a few a days.
Great video, really enjoying the channel, if you get a chance check out the Norfolk Coast especially Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea and Brancaster, also further south in Suffolk Southwold is lovely
Oh you two are an adorable couple. And Carly too.
I have been inspired by this to go and visit the Lake District now. Showing your delight for each and every experience is so appreciated. Thank you for spreading the love❤
My absolute favourite stately home is in the lake district, it's called Holker Hall and I think you would both love it too. It's a beautiful house with lots of history it also has stunning gardens a really nice tea room and a cool motor vehicle museum as the Campbell family (bluebird land and water speed records) lived there. Also Windermere is beautiful but way too busy, the best way to see Windermere is by boat
Duncan Campbell's family didn't live there. Lord Cavendish does. He's a Life Peer, but he is, or was, third in line to the Duke of Devonshire.
@@Psmith-ek5hqthank you for that I haven't been back in a while so must have gotten myself a little confused. I knew the Cavendish family where there I thought the Campbells where maybe linked through marriage or something. Thank you for the accurate information.
I love your love of our country! X
On a good day, take a walk up Cat Bells for stunning view of Derwent Water. Depending on your fitness…😊
Welcome, I live about 8 miles from Keswick. Never get sick of the drive on the A591 to it. Beautiful place and I’m lucky to have been born and bred here.
I love the Lakes, its my favorite place
I love Sarah Nelsons gingerbread too, its lovely warmed up in the oven with vanilla ice cream
Parking gets difficult all over the place, so we stay between Bowness and Windemere. And walk
Little bit of explanation about the pet macaw, I think you said? There is a community of parrot owners across several places in the UK and they let them out to spread their wings for a bit, There was a situation not so long ago where a macaw got stolen by a driver and eventually returned passed away (In London), then another where one was attacked by a hawk and the owner got stuck up a mountain trying to rescue them (In Scotland I think?)!
Beautiful. My family all live in the Lake District, and my grandma came from Cockermouth, so this brought back lovely memories and made me miss home! Hard to get around in winter though.
One of my favourite places in the world, love your energy visiting the Lakes! Gem & I spent our first trips away in Windermere & Bowness so it'll always have a place in our hearts. We've been to the Crafty baa in Windermere many times, so really happy to see you visit their Keswick bar... I have to open up a little, 10 year old me visited Duddon Valley which has no lake in it.. and absolutely full on drop fell in love with the place. It'll always be something I'll bore people to death with over a beer as a result over 30 years later hehe.
Oh, I have suggestions if you go back (other than Duddon Valley which is just low key beautiful)... Hole in t' Wall in Windermere is a pub dating back to 1612, worth a look. Also check out Claife Viewing Station over the other side of the lake... Quote 'People in the 1700s used to be so awe-inspired by a beautiful view that they would faint! As a solution, tourists would use a ‘Claude glass’ (almost like a compact mirror) to see a view in the reflection to stop the swooning.' We didn't swoon, but it was beautiful.
I always look forward to new content from you guys, it’s lovely that your dog can share your journey too x
Bassenthwaite Lake is the only officially named lake in the whole of the Lake District! That's because the rest are either meres or waters.
Been to the Lake District loads of times..... Always something new to see and do
My dads side of the family originate from Keswick and braithwaite. I’m half Canadian and currently live in markham near Toronto. Keswick is a special place to me and I can’t wait to visit next summer used to love going into the “ye olde friars” as a kid and buying a jar of lemon curd to take home
I sincerely love your videos, you're a genuinely lovely couple.
Nice work.
My dogs favourite walk is there at Buttermere, beautiful pub too and the farm shop does great homeade ice cream!
Lovely place to visit. My husband and I spent our honeymoon near Penrith 44 years ago. We then took our 3 children to Coniston about 25 years ago.
good stuff and a nice couple
Amazing place and some really cool shops
The lake district is such a beautiful place, we visited in August for my partners birthday and although it rained for the 3 days we were there, it did not ruin our experience, as the saying goes " there's no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing" we actually stayed in Keswick in a B&B Which was in the video as you were walking up to the BAA place just past the post office...such an amazing beautiful place 🥰