Category Archives: Places of Interest

Snow Shoeing in Les Carroz

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

The village of Les Carroz is situated above the l’Arve Valley in the Haute Savoie in France. In the winter it is a part of the large ski area known as the  Grand Massif which includes Flaine, Morillon, Samoens & … Continue reading →

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Wordsworth’s Grasmere and Rydal Walk

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

William Wordsworth – famous poet and wanderer of the Lakeland valleys and fells. He spent his early life in Cockermouth, Penrith  and Hawkshead, but is more famously associated with Grasmere and Rydal where he lived for most of his adult life. Spend some … Continue reading →

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Discover Beatrix Potter’s Borrowdale

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

As a child, Beatrix Potter spent a number of summers on family holidays in the Borrowdale Valley. She used these holidays to gain inspiration for some of her famous “little books”. Eden Outdoor Adventures can help you explore this beautiful area, … Continue reading →

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Explore Eskdale and Wasdale

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

If you make the journey round to the west coast of Cumbria you will come to the magical valleys of Eskdale and Wasdale. It takes time to get to this corner of the Lake District, but it is worth the … Continue reading →

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Discover Cumbria and the Dales

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

With the Lake District National Park to the west and the Yorkshire  Dales National Park to the East Kendal is a great place to base yourself. Close to the M6 this market town has a great deal to offer people. … Continue reading →

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Explore the Upper Eden Valley in Comfort

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Eden Outdoor Adventures would love to show you the fantastic places to explore in the Upper Eden Valley. Walk the Nine Standards or Wild Boar Fell or stop for a drink at the remote Tan Hill Inn, all found in … Continue reading →

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Haweswater Past and Present

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Today we had a great day walking in the Haweswater valley situated in the North East corner of the Lake District. The village of  Mardale used to be in this valley. However the Manchester Corporation decided to flood the valley … Continue reading →

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