The Lake District

 Accessible via a relatively simple route directly along the M6 Northbound motorway, this area of incredibly outstanding natural beauty awaits you in all its pure and untouched wilderness.

The Lake District is a mountainous region in Cumbria, North West England. The central, most visited area of the region forms 'The Lake District National Park', one of the largest National Parks in the United Kingdom. The National Park was formed in 1951 to protect the landscape from the imminent threat of spreading industrialisation that was bound to have destroyed parts of this magnificent display by Mother Nature.

As well as being home to a huge expanse of lakes (more commonly known as 'waters' or 'meres' in this area), the mountainous region contains some of the highest peeks in England.

The highest mountain in England, Sca Fell, can be found overlooking one of my favourite areas in the whole district, Wasdale Valley (the pictures above are taken at Wastwater with a view to Wasdale Head).

Wastwater is located in Wasdale Valley and is the deepest lake in England. Looking out from the lake towards Wasdale Head is one of the most magnificent and breathtaking sights to be found in England, in my humble opinion. Wasdale Head is a tiny agricultural community, home to one of the smallest churches in England (and, apparently, once home to the biggest liar in England!), located at the head of the lake and is dominated by the imposing mountains surrounding the village. Such mountains include Great Gable, Kirk Fell, Pillar, Scafell Pike and, of course, Sca Fell.

The journey to Wastwater isn't easy. There are very few routes leading to the valley and the journey features long, narrow and winding tortuous mountain roads. However, it is completely worth the trip - both for the experience of the journey, the stunning scenery en route and the striking and jaw-dropping panorama.

If the tiresome journey, incredible views and strenuous walk throughout the region has taken the breath out of you, don't forget to enjoy a drink at the Wasdale Head Inn!

I'm In Desperate Need Of A Holiday

I feel like this Winter has been drawn-out, endless and harsh.

I'm tired of the long, dark nights.

I'm tired of the bitter winds.

I'm tired of the cold.

I miss the warmth of the sun.

I need to escape to warmer climes to feel the rays beaming on my skin.

I want to hear the waves slowly crashing against the shore and feel the grains of sand between my toes.

I'm in desperate need of a holiday.

Life

The innocence of childhood is precious.

As we grow older we become exposed to reality. The true realities of life can be difficult to register.

Mankind has its flaws. Greed, jealousy, deceit, to name but a few.

Birth ultimately results in death.

Life is an incredible gift. Something which we should all treasure and try our damnedest to enjoy. Unfortunately, life can also throw the most unexpected twists and turns that veer us off track.

Why do good people suffer? Why do some people sail through life with little hardship while others find their time on Earth filled with torment and misery?

I arrived in the office on Monday morning to receive some news that stunned me. A colleague's husband had tragically died whilst they were walking together over the weekend. He wasn't ill. He missed his footing whilst they walked and fell and hit his head on a rock in the ground.

I can't process this sort of tragedy in my head. Moments earlier they were walking together, completely unaware of what was around the corner. One minute he was alive and well, the next he had been tragically stolen from her life.

There's no positive conclusion to today's post. However, the usual cliché applies; enjoy yourself and live life to the full.