The Black Bull

09/05/2023

A moderate walk to the summit of Nab Scar and Heron Pike before descending to Alcock Tarn, where you’re greeted with views of Bowfell and the Langdales

11/04/2023

Discover incredible scenery on accessible walks in the Lake District. Wheelchair and pram friendly walks with fabulous views of the national park

11/04/2023

A reminder that tickets are available for one of our most popular events, our Gin Cruises with Chestnut House 😍🥃

Join us onboard for an evening of gin tasting, stunning views and entertainment from Fiona Music In The Lakes 🎶

Find out more here: https://www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/events/gin-cruise

10/04/2023

As more and more lambs begin to appear around the Lakes, it's especially important to protect pregnant ewes and young lambs from stress and potential harm.

Please help to look after the places you love by keeping your dog on a lead and keeping an eye out for important signs on farmers' gates and fences. If you're out walking this Bank Holiday weekend, you can help by:

🐑 Keeping your dog on a lead to protect livestock and farmers' livelihoods.
🥾 Planning ahead and wearing the right kit, sticking to waymarked paths and checking weather conditions before setting off.
🗑 Always taking your litter home with you.
🚜 Parking in designated car parks and not blocking gateways or driveways, leaving room for farm tractors to pass.
🚪 Closing gates behind you.

Thank you.

To learn more about visiting the Lakes with your dog, please click here: bit.ly/3KfQmXF

18/02/2023

A fond farewell to another beautiful winter in Appleby

15/02/2023

Great Rundale Tarn, Maize Beck and High Cup Nick Circular Walk

On a clear or foggy day, this is a fantastic walk with excellent views from the summit and nearby surroundings. There are many wonderful becks and rivers, as well as a beautiful series of waterfalls.

10/02/2023

The Black Bull is on the prettiest and most historic street in Appleby, a stunning 17th century grade II listed building in the historic market town. Once being the hotel to the neighbouring public house, it has served the local town and guests for centuries. You are instantly transported back in time once you are surrounded by many original features such as the exposed beams, flagged floors and doorways.

08/02/2023

Check out this 5.1-mile loop trail near Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

06/02/2023

Killhope Museum

Killhope is a multi-award winning 19th century mining museum in the centre of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), where you can experience the life and work of the lead.

05/02/2023

Discover untamed beauty on this Blea Tarn walk from Great Langdale. Surrounded by iconic fell scenery, this is a fabulous Lake District walk

01/02/2023

High Cup Nick and Peeping Hill

High Cup is a valley carved out by glaciers and the trail will give you spectacular views of the valley when you reach the summit. Starting in Dufton, the trail heads out into the valley before taking the very steep and rocky ascent path which will require some scrambling so please take care at this section. Appropriate sturdy and grippy footwear is required. Warm layers are also recommended as these summits are exposed and can be very windy and cold. This trail is best attempted in calm, clear, and dry conditions as the climb will be very slippery in wetter weather. Enjoy this challenging but rewarding trail.

30/01/2023

Beatrix Potter, Hill Top - Windermere

National Trust Hill Top is a time capsule of Beatrix Potter’s life. Full of her favourite things, the house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room contains a reference to a picture in a 'Tale'. Bought with the proceeds of Peter Rabbit in 1905, Beatrix used Hill Top and its surroundings as inspiration for many of her 'little books' - you'll recognise the rhubarb patch where Jemima Puddle-Duck laid her egg and the garden where Tom Kitten and his sisters played!

25/01/2023

Askham Fell Circular - Lowther

The Askham Fell Loop starts and ends at Lowther Castle. It takes you through the Lower Grounds of the Castle, and up on to Askham Fell via Askham Village. Venture across the fell top with fantastic views of Lake Ullswater and drop back down via Whale returning to the Castle. Moderate to Challenging mainly due to the climbing involved. The top of the Askham Fell Loop is relatively easy going with some slightly rockier areas to be aware of.

24/01/2023

n a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont in Cumbria, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century. This great keep largely survives, amid many later buildings - including the unusual double gatehouse and impressive 'Tower of League'.

Both a formidable barrier against Scots invaders and a prestigious residence, the castle welcomed Edward I in 1300. A complex of passages and spiral stairways makes Brougham a fascinating castle to explore, as well as an ideal picnic setting for a family day out.

The top of the keep provides panoramic views over the Eden Valley.

23/01/2023

Rheged - Penrith

Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes. A place where friends, family and colleagues can share a meal, watch a film, hold a meeting, see an exhibition, buy a gift or catch up over coffee. A flexible space for getting together or enjoying time alone with a book or notepad; a place where stories are told, ideas are sparked and the Cumbrian landscape is a constant source of inspiration.

18/01/2023

High Force

High Force is one of England's most impressive waterfalls. The Tees River has been flowing through this gorge for thousands of years, but the rocks it reveals are much older.
High Force is surrounded by the beautiful Upper Teesdale countryside and is located in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Various animal and plant life can be seen at High Force throughout the seasons, from a plethora of wildflowers, ferns, and towering trees to roe deer and rabbits.
The trails can fill up quickly on a busy day, so get there early to enjoy the adventure.

16/01/2023

Windermere

Windermere is a large lake in Cumbria’s Lake District National Park, northwest England. It’s surrounded by mountain peaks and villages, including Bowness-on-Windermere, where The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction has modern displays on the children’s writer. In the north, trails lead to Orrest Head, a hill with views across the lake and the fells beyond, and Holehird Gardens, with their alpines, heathers and shrubs.

11/01/2023

Derwent Water Circular - Keswick

There can surely be no other more satisfying walk in the Lake District, that offers so much, with no height gained, is a decent length and occupies a whole day than a circuit of Derwent Water. This circuit is in an anticlockwise direction starting by the suspension bridge over the River Derwent near Portinscale. The option to include Nichol End marina is well worth the slight detour. The estate of Lingholm is traversed mainly in woodland. The views open-up again after the Hawes End Outdoor Centre. At Brandelhow Park are the carved wooden hands celebrating the centenary of the National Trust's first purchase in 2002 of these woods.

07/01/2023

Winter in Appleby

04/01/2023

Appleby Castle to Great Ormside

This trail begins at Appleby Castle, which dates from the 12th century. The routes are well maintained and give tremendous enjoyment to the explorers. Going across the river shore and the farming regions, the views are more fascinating, mixing various sceneries. People of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to appreciate the natural sceneries ready to explore the adjacent locations.

02/01/2023

Glenridding Sailing Centre - Ullswater

Has to be the best way to experience the water.

Set in a picturesque location on the shores of Ullswater, the Lakeland village of Glenridding was described by Wainwright as ‘The loveliest square mile in all of Lakeland’.

12/12/2022

It's very icy and cold out there this week…

🚗 Please take extra care while traveling and be sure that you clear all your windows of ice and snow before setting off. If you do need to go out, allow extra time for your journey and where possible stick to treated main roads.

🐶 If your pet gets stuck in ice cold water, please stay out of the water yourself and call the emergency services on 999 right away. Use What3Words to share your exact location if you can.

❄️ Frozen ponds and lakes may look tempting, but they can be very dangerous. It's impossible to know how thick the ice is and it can easily break. The water is cold enough to take your breath away, which can lead to cold water shock and drowning.

Please stay safe and well this winter. ❤🚒

18/11/2022

14/11/2022

𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐲
A mystery artist has been creating sculptures using natural stones high among the hills of England's Lake District. This stone circle frames the view of Borrowdale.
Photo: Borrowdale-Institute

16/08/2022

1 MONTH TO GO!

After 2 years of the show being cancelled, lets hope this year is a good one!

16/08/2022

22/04/2022

Langdale Pikes from Side Pike

06/11/2021

📍 Bassenthwaite Lake

Did you know? Bassenthwaite Lake is actually the Lake District's only official lake - the rest are all meres, tarns and waters!