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6 National Parks in North West England That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in North West England, United Kingdom including Lake District National Park Guided Walks, Wreay Syke Alpacas, Lake District National Park, Pickerings Pasture, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Nature Treks.
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1. Lake District National Park Guided Walks
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5.0 based on 298 reviews
The Lake District National Park is a national treasure and World Heritage Site. It boasts England's largest lake, Windermere, and its highest peak, Scafell Pike. One of the best ways to discover this unique living, cultural landscape, is by going on a Lake District National Park guided walk. Join one of our local experts to summit world famous fell tops, exploring ancient caves, paddle in the sea, stare up at wild waterfalls, explore historical houses, gazing across vast valleys and of course look across the beautiful lakes that give this special place it's name. All of our guided walks are led by passionate, local volunteers who love nothing more than to share their love of the Lake District with you. And all the money from our walks goes back to looking after the National Park for generations to come.
2. Wreay Syke Alpacas
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Come and meet our alpacas... We are based in the south of Kendal on the edge of the Lake District a UNESCO world heritage site and would love you to come and enjoy the experience of spending time with our fur babies. Take an alpaca for a walk, come and meet our herd at their home by booking a 'Meet & Greet' or we can bring our alpacas to you! Residential Care homes, schools, activity centres or party venues, the possibilities are endless. You will fall in love with these fluffy, inquisitive animals by the end of your visit and hopefully have learnt a lot more about them. Our walk is over The Helm to the south of Kendal, a public access hill with 360 degree panoramic views over Kendal and the surrounding Lakeland and Yorkshire fells. For people of any age and most abilities we offer a "Meet & Greet" at the alpacas home 5 minutes from J36 of the M6. Come and spend time with these quirky, inquisitive animals, feed them, enjoy their company. Go to our website for full details.
Reviewed By garygD5449BL
Execellent meet and greet with Alpacas,Jane was very knowledgable really good day out to meet fab animals????????????10 out 10
3. Lake District National Park
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Guided walks in the Lake District National Park
Reviewed By JenPCornwall
Driving through the national park en-route to Scotland....awesome terrain, fabulous lakes and views and just for the driving experience over the passes on the minor roads it was well worth the journey from CORNWALL!! If you are looking for a family holiday where every member can find something of interest and you can't make it to Cornwall then this is the place for you!
4. Pickerings Pasture
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4.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By iancY272NO - Liverpool, United Kingdom
A beautiful, relaxing, local riverside walking area. It was many years ago the local council's household refuse tip. But has been brilliantly reclaimed and superbly maintained. It has a warden's office and cafe, which is run by volunteers and friends of the pastures. Unfortunately not always open, but posters give updates of the birds and wildfowl noted on the river and areas around it. At the far right hand, down river end, is a bird hide, hidden in the bushes, where on good days waterfowl can be seen across the marshes, and many smaller birds can be seen on feeders filled by bird lovers. Walking to the left and upstream direction, you can ramble for some miles. Under the Widnes to Runcorn, old rail and road bridges, around Victoria promenade, past the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre - a science and technology museum in Widnes by Spike Island, and then if really fit, walk the canal, under the new Mersey Gateway road bridge - a stunning new bridge - and upto Warrington. Obviously if you're on a bike, it's a cracking day out on your bike/bikes. Very popular with couples walking, cyclists, families, dog walkers. All age groups and abilities in the immediate riverside area, but restricted to only able bodied people upto the bridge, and then steep zigzag wooden stairs after the beautiful bridge across Ditton Brook, some mile or so upstream. Once visited, never forgotten, a return over many times can be enjoyed.
5. Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve
6. Nature Treks
Wildlife walks, adventures and safaris in the beautiful English Lake District. See wild red deer, birds of prey and lots of other mountain wildlife in the company of former National Park Ranger, John White. Lots of cultural and historical interest too.
