Crummock Water 

This scene of Crummock Water is taken from its western side and shows Rannerdale Knotts rising steeply from the lakeside. In the distance the pointed peak is Whiteless Pike with Wandope behind offering a superb mountain ridge walk. Rannerdale is allegedly the scene of a famous historical battle.

Ennerdale 

Ennerdale is a valley without public vehicular access so it provides quiet walking by the lake and on forest tracks and paths. Nature trails are also available and it is possible to walk around the lake. The dominant mountain is Pillar, with the distinctive shape of Pillar Rock to its left -a popular rock climbing venue.

Derwentwater from Castle Head

Castle Head is perhaps the finest viewpoint for Derwentwater and is the remains of a vent to an ancient volcano. Glaciers of several ice ages have long since eroded the softer rocks, revealing this harder ‘plug’ and gouging out the basin for the lake. Two favourite fells are visible - Cat Bells and Causey Pike on each side of the picture.

Bassenthwaite Lake

 On a serene still November day, Bassenthwaite Lake appears as smooth as a mill pond, reflecting the woodlands near Dodd Wood, the lower dramatic slopes of Ullock Pike with the snow capped summit of Skiddaw beyond. On windier days in summer the northern end of the lake is used for sailing whereas the southern end is an important marshland Nature Reserve.

Ennerdale

One of the most peaceful lakes, Ennerdale Water is precious for many people due to the lack of a public road around its shores. However, footpath access is allowed and there are many opportunities to savour the delights of Lakeland’s woods, forests and fells without being in fear of overuse.

Keswick from Blencathra

From the lower slopes of Blencathra, just above the Blencathra Field Study Centre, this view shows a glimpse of Keswick beyond the well-wooded Greta Gorge, with a wonderful panorama of the north-western fells across Derwentwater. Castlerigg Stone Circle is situated among the flat fields to the left.

Crummock Water from Mosser

The pastoral fields that spread from Lorton Vale to Loweswater and the Vale of Crummock are seen in pleasant autumnal light, which is illuminating the magnificent western flank of Grasmoor. The shadowy slopes of Melbreak and the Red Pike range of mountains leads to Fleetwith Pike and Great Gable in the far distance, with Rannerdale Knotts obstructing the view to Buttermere.

Derwent Fells from Latrigg

 This early morning picture was captured during a fleeting moment of low angled light before the canopy of cloud obscured the sun. Beyond are the very fine ridges of the far distant Buttermere fells on the left and Whinlatter forest to the right.

Derwentwater 

 Just a little bit of sunshine is all that is needed to make autumn colours come alive. When wall to wall sunshine combines with rare clarity then a very special day is in prospect. This picture was taken from the northern end of the Cat Bells ridge and shows Walla Crag and Bleaberry Fell on the other side of Derwentwater.

Thirlmere 

The year 2001 produced a magnificent autumn that seemed to go on forever. At Thirlmere Oak, Ash, Larch and Beech all held their russet leaves at the same time and this riot of colour contrasted perfectly with the evergreen Spruce and Pine on the far shore. In conditions like these it is hard to believe that Thirlmere is almost entirely a man-made environment.

The Wastwater Screes

The Wastwater Screes are famous for their dramatic appearance as a backcloth to lakeland’s deepest lake. Their appearance on this winter’s late afternoon is particularly striking due to the angle of the sun and its position on the horizon. All lakeland lovers will recognize the road junction and signpost, a popular stopping place for a picnic.