To explore the landscape of the Lake District, we wanted to take a panoramic drive today, which would lead us through small villages and passes. Drive to the Castlerigg Stone Circle
But first, we made a stop at the Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Castlerigg Stone Circle The stone circle was probably erected around 4500 years ago and likely served ritual purposes.
Castlerigg Stone Circle Today, the freely accessible site was well filled with tourists.
Drive through the Lake District We continued through the narrow streets towards Keswick. However, we did not stop in the town yet, but drove directly on the B5292.
Drive through the Lake District The roads were not particularly wide, but even a bus was following us over the 318-meter-high Whinlatter Pass.
Drive through the Lake District Only when we turned onto the B5289 did it have free passage again.
Drive through the Lake District For us, the roads became even narrower, but the view became more beautiful.
Crummock Water The road mostly offered space for only one vehicle, and in case of oncoming traffic, one had to drive to a further spot and stop there.
Crummock Water At least the passenger could enjoy the green, hilly landscape with the scattered flocks of sheep.
Sheep by the roadside At Crummock Water, we took a coffee break with a view of the lake and were glad to see that some buses passed by us in the parking lot instead of encountering them on the road.
Crummock Water Through the small village of Buttermere, we reached the lake of the same name, where the route continued along.
Buttermere Lake Then we went up again to the 358-meter-high Honister Pass.
Drive through the Lake District Our guide praised this route as the most scenic in the Lake District and indeed the views along the way were very beautiful.
Drive through the Lake District After the scenic road, we arrived in Keswick.
Keswick We walked through the pedestrian zone and took a look at the small town center.
Keswick On a well-frequented footpath, we then walked towards Derwentwater.
Keswick The path to the lake leads through the lush flower-planted Hope Park.
Keswick Along the lake, we walked back towards the town center and then drove south.
Keswick Our campsite, where we planned to spend the next two nights, was located close to Coniston Water, and in the evening we took a brief walk to the lake, which we wanted to explore in more detail with the town the next day.
