Haystacks in the #LakeDistrict is a relatively low hill at 1958 ft but makes up for it with its beauty, interesting rock formations and tarns. It was Wainwright’s favourite. This route includes Fleetwith Pike and possibility of bluebells in Spring. See https://www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/LakeDistrict/HayStacksandFleetwithPike/Hiking%20Pages%20-%20Hay%20Stacks%20and%20Fleetwith%20Pike.htm
Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list

Officials grant Grade II* protection to ‘rare building that raises more questions than it answers’

The Guardian

I stayed at the phenomenal Lake District hotel with paddleboarding, saunas and free childcare

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/12/stayed-phenomenal-lake-district-hotel-paddleboarding-saunas-free-childcare-27926038/

@ascentale @bikenite A8 Lovely ride yesterday to Wasdale Head. Weather was lovely. Heading up I made great time - only realised when heading back that I had a strong tailwind helping me!

#bikenite #lakedistrict #wasdale

We actually got out and about with the drone this morning.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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#drone #djiglobal #dji #djiflip #dronevideography #aerialvideography #landscapevideography #lakedistrict

Out and about teaching some geology in the Lake District again. The alien tourist is checking out a vein of quartz, feldspar and pyrite in a granite (Shap granite). The big pink minerals are K-feldspar. #Geology #Granite #LakeDistrict

Tragedy as boy, 17, found dead after desperate search at Lake District beauty spot

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/body-found-uk-beauty-spot-36982732