Haaf Netting for salmon, Solway Firth

Gallery - Central Lakes, Grasmere and Rydal

Some of the prettiest and best known of the Lake District's scenery lies around Grasmere and Rydal. The profile of the Langdale Pikes is often in view. Loughrigg Tarn and Elterwater are especially peaceful.

Rydal seen from Loughrigg

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Early morning mist clearing over the valley
Rydal seen from Loughrigg

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Early morning mist clearing over the valley
Rainbow over Grasmere

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Dramatic view from Loughrigg of a rainbow against a dark sky, Grasmere village and Dunmail Raise in background
Great Langdale and Dungeon Ghyll

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Seen from across the valley floor with the Langdale Fells behind
Rydal seen from Loughrigg

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Early morning mist clearing over the valley
Rydal seen from Loughrigg

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Early morning mist clearing over the valley
Ice and snow cover the lake at Grasmere

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Hoar frost persists on the trees remaining untouched by the setting sun
Dove Cottage, Grasmere

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Heavy snow falling on Wordsworth’s former home
Scandale Pass

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Looking west down Scandale onto cloud-covered Ambleside
Loughrigg Terrace

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The footpath gently curves alongside an old stone wall
Fell Foot Farm, Little Langdale

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Traditional white farmstead set amongst the surrounding fells
Wray Castle

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Nineteenth century castle above the western shore of Windermere