We took an open canoe and explored Windermere and Coniston, visiting Peel Island. Apparently this island was an inspiration for the Swallow's camp in the Swallows and Amazons books. Donald Campbell died close to the island in 1967 while trying to set a waterspeed record over 300mph.
One evening we walked to this place on Hampsfell near Grange-over-Sands.
The "rangefinder" on the roof indicates various landmarks and there are great views over Morcambe Bay and the Lake District Fells. Inside there are some interesting inscriptions. Read more here.
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