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3. Cumbria & The Lake District

Jacqueline Elmslie | Wastwater

Wastwater

Said to be part of Britains' favourite view, Wastwater in the Wasdale valley, is one of the most scenic lakes in the English Lake District National Park as well as being the deepest lake in England.
Jacqueline Elmslie | ULLSWATER FROM KIRKSTONE PASS

ULLSWATER FROM KIRKSTONE PASS

A fantastic view of Ullswater ahead when descending Kirkstone Pass in autumn with golden bracken all around and a warm late afternoon light.
Jacqueline Elmslie | Lake Ullswater

Lake Ullswater

Ullswater in autumn with golden bracken lighting up Place Fell hill.
Jacqueline Elmslie | St.Michael's Barton Historic Church Ullswater

St.Michael's Barton Historic Church Ullswater

St Michael's Barton is a historic old church dating back to 1320, a few miles from Pooley Bridge near Ullswater. It has a squat central tower, with interesting double arches, stained glass windows and is enclosed by a circular graveyard with many beautiful beech trees.
Jacqueline Elmslie | Little Langdale Tarn

Little Langdale Tarn

Little Langdale Tarn surrounded by hills in the English Lake District
Jacqueline Elmslie | Rural Scene in Langdale

Rural Scene in Langdale

A typical rural scene of the Lake District with the fields, cows, big trees and the hills of Langdale.
Jacqueline Elmslie | Country View Near Sawrey

Country View Near Sawrey

A footpath from Sawrey leads from the house of Beatrix Potter over this little stream into the woods with a lovely view of farmland
Jacqueline Elmslie | Ashness Bridge in Autumn

Ashness Bridge in Autumn

A beautiful stone pack-horse bridge, Ashness Bridge spanning the beck running down from Dodd hill to Derwentwater, offers magnificent views towards Skiddaw, clothed in purple heather.
Jacqueline Elmslie | Surprise View Derwentwater

Surprise View Derwentwater

Climbing the winding, single track road up to Watendlath in the English Lake District, Cumbria, on the right is the aptly named Surprise View. This magnificent view looks over lake Derwentwater towards Keswick and the sea of the distant Solway Firth.
Jacqueline Elmslie | St Catherine's Church Boot Lakes

St Catherine's Church Boot Lakes

St Catherine's church is in Eskdale, Cumbria, the Lake District, next to the tiny hamlet of Boot which it serves as the parish church. It dates back to the twelfth century.