[Travel] Lake District - Peak District - Snowdonia - which to choose?

[bluenitsuj]

Have you ventured as far as Surrey or Kent?

went to Manchester once

 

[Weststander]

went to Manchester once

Sorry about that

 

[Trevor]

All are good. To my mind Lake District has become too expensive but I've been many times. I'm guessing you are a hiker. There are certainly enough classic hikes in Peak District as well to keep you going - much better value. I've stayed in Betys y Coed which is a good base for Snowdonia

 

[Bodian]

All are good. To my mind Lake District has become too expensive but I've been many times. I'm guessing you are a hiker. There are certainly enough classic hikes in Peak District as well to keep you going - much better value. I've stayed in Betys y Coed which is a good base for Snowdonia

"World Heritage Site" doncha know. Accommodation prices went up overnight when that was announced.

 

[bluenitsuj]

Sorry about that

I survived but still have flashbacks!

 

[Eric the meek]

I forgot to mention the Forest of Bowland - another place with fewer people and cars - worth a look.

 

[pb21]

Live just outside the Peak District, been to the Lake District quite a few times and Snowdonia a couple.

Lake District is definitely best for a week break IMO, although only ever been outside peak times. Went in June last year (Ullswater) and it was brilliant.

Peak District is lovely, but more of weekend jaunt only.

Snowdonia was OK, but I'll not be rushing back.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

To my mind Lake District has become too expensive but I've been many times.

And that’s just Booths! (the Waitrose of the North, or more like Harrods food hall masquerading as a supermarket). Dollar dollar bill y’all.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Love them all so for me a hard choice. Went to the dales last year.

 

[bluenitsuj]

Live just outside the Peak District, been to the Lake District quite a few times and Snowdonia a couple.

Lake District is definitely best for a week break IMO, although only ever been outside peak times. Went in June last year (Ullswater) and it was brilliant.

Peak District is lovely, but more of weekend jaunt only.

Snowdonia was OK, but I'll not be rushing back.

Lake District is probably edging it for us.
Just looking to get away from it all, do some walking, visit local pubs and villages.

 

[Jeremiah]

Lake District - Peak District - Snowdonia - which to choose ?

I'd probably choose Steele and Lallana . (Sorry bad mood).

 

[Berty23]

As a kid we spent loads of time in the Yorkshire dales and it is also amazing.

I loved buttermere in the lakes. Also coniston and hired a boat to go out to swallows and amazons Island reliving my childhood.

 

[The Mole]

My wife comes from East Lancashire, and we've been to the Lakes and Snowdonia many times. I've never been to the Peak District. As others have said, in high season, the tourists are a real problem.

Lakes - avoid Windermere and Grasmere. Head for Bassenthwaite and Thirlmere instead.
Alternative - try the Howgill Fells - near Sedburgh. They are nearly as high, but come with a fraction of the tourists (and therefore few shops, pubs or places to stay).

Good luck and enjoy !

If you know East Lancs then the Forest of Bowland is one of the most beautiful parts of the country.. but fortunately not many people know that!

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Yorkshire has been mentioned but is yet another place unknown to us

The Peak District's lovely, I lived in Sheffield for about 6 years so used to be able to walk there from my front door.

If you're looking for somewhere quieter, I'd definitely recommend the Dales over the Peak District. Being between Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds, it does get busy on a nice day.

In a similar vein, Teesdale and the North Pennines in general are lovely.

 

[Berty23]

The Peak District's lovely, I lived in Sheffield for about 6 years so used to be able to walk there from my front door.

If you're looking for somewhere quieter, I'd definitely recommend the Dales over the Peak District. Being between Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds, it does get busy on a nice day.

In a similar vein, Teesdale and the North Pennines in general are lovely.

We used to go to swaledale - small village called Reeth. Beautiful place.

 

[Zeberdi]

I rented a lovely cottage in Grassmere - In February it was a fairly quiet village but would personally avoid most ‘walking’ places in the UK, including the Lake district like the plague in summer unless you don’t mind a human crocodile of people clambering along every footpath at every elevation.

Rented a cottage in Snowdonia many many years ago - again in February when the whole of Snowdonia was snowed in - very cold and we got stuck on the mountain and had to be rescued - no heating in the cottage (but good bovril ) lovely and devoid of people - again though wouldn’t recommend Snowden in the summer unless you like walking in single file in a continuous line behind everyone else.

I spent a week in Silverdale near Carnforth combining a holiday with house hunting once - plenty to do - not too crowded - easy to visit places along the coast using the coastal train. Lots of nature reserves, including Leighton Moss RSPB flagship reserve. Potted shrimps are amazing. Weather always mild. Fantastic vistas across Morcambe Bay.

Great Golf course.

Silverdale Golf Club | Lancashire

Silverdale Golf Club is a friendly club with a beautiful course. We welcome visitors and offer some of the best golf in Lancashire

www.silverdalegolfclub.co.uk

Leighton Moss & Morecambe Bay Nature Reserves - The RSPB

Splash around this wetland paradise while spotting Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, Egrets and Otters among the reedbed

www.rspb.org.uk

Silverdale | Visit Morecambe Bay

Silverdale offers sheltered walks along limestone paths and amongst woodland, leading to panoramic views of the Lakeland Fells.

exploremorecambebay.org.uk

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

We used to go to swaledale - small village called Reeth. Beautiful place.

Oh yeah, it's lovely there.

 

[Eric the meek]

If you know East Lancs then the Forest of Bowland is one of the most beautiful parts of the country.. but fortunately not many people know that!

The Forest of Bowland is a real gem. Much of it is untouched north of the Trough on the old road to Lancaster. Another favourite is Pendle Hill. Climb up the northern escarpment (you need to be fit) and on a clear day, you can see the three peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside in the distance. Magical. There's nothing down south that comes close.

 

[Bodian]

I spent a week in Silverdale near Carnforth combining a holiday with house hunting once - plenty to do - not too crowded - easy to visit places along the coast using the coastal train. Lots of nature reserves, including Leighton Moss RSPB flagship reserve. Potted shrimps are amazing. Weather always mild. Fantastic vistas across Morcambe Bay.

I stayed in Silverdale for four nights a few years ago. Two minutes walk around the corner, and through my binoculars across the bay I could see my own chimney!

I spent the longest day there, and from where I was staying, I was a few minutes walk from both sunrise and sunset.

 

[Eric the meek]

I expect you have all heard how dangerous Morecambe Bay can be, with stories of cockle pickers drowning in the incoming tides. Well it can be lethal to locals as well.

I stayed in Silverdale for four nights a few years ago. Two minutes walk around the corner, and through my binoculars across the bay I could see my own chimney!

I spent the longest day there, and from where I was staying, I was a few minutes walk from both sunrise and sunset.

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Lovely photos. As a local, you might want to mention the real dangers of Morecambe Bay though. I've read that story of the father and son.