The most beautiful natural sites to discover Northwest

Arriving on the shores of the lake, on Red Bank Road, is the Faeryland (Tel (015394)) 35060) a charming tearoom with about à la carte teas, scones, sandwiches and homemade soups. Some tables come out on the terrace that overlooks the quiet waters of the lake. You can also rent here boats (£ 10 per hour for two people, forecast £ 20 of deposit). For a walk on the shores of the lake, continue your climb. On both sides of the road, the cottages are decorated in sumptuous gardens. Another eight minutes walk and on the left you can find a staircase that goes down to the lake, where you can enjoy a pleasant tour of families, walkers and cyclists. A pleasant and delightful walk.

The Lake District National Park Authority is a not-for-profit organization based in Kendal, England. Their main office is fully accessible and has convenient parking. They encourage people to travel sustainably and recommend using the nearest train station, Oxenholme, which is just a 15-minute walk or a 3-minute cab ride away.

The journey, longer than by road, but more picturesque is to avoid rainy days. However, the park offers a bucolic spectacle with its mountain on the horizon covered by snow most of the year, its little sheep, its river and its bridge…

A short walk along the shores of the lake leads to this very beautiful point of view that would have inspired John Ruskin. On the way, you can see the beautiful wooded island of Derwent and then contemplate the Friar's Grag the gentle mountains that reach the waters of the lake.

Park and garden where you can bathe and fish. Boat rental from late March to early November. Pay parking.

This garden overlooking the Dee River offers a pleasant promenade and a few buildings of interest. At the entrance the Grosvenor Park lodge and its typically revival look, with its black and white façade. It was designed by John Douglas, an architect who contributed to the definition of this style that today distinguishes the city. Elsewhere, a charming well is hidden between the trees. Its location would be explained by a popular belief that young girls wishing to find a husband should wish to do their best with the right leg diving in the water! This provides a perfect setting for a family picnic on the beautiful lawns. Outdoor theatre in the summer.

Protected by the National Trust, this beach is one of the most beautiful ones we can dream of for memorable walks by the water: white dunes, sky with lost sight… Erosion revealed footprints of no animals and humans dating back to the Neolithic period! In the pine forest, there are also small red squirrels, a protected species. At the entrance to the parking lot is a kiosk with free documentation on the recommended walking circuits to discover the best of this beautiful nature. Picnic areas, toilets and facilities to change the baby are also available.

Crosby's huge beach stretches north of Waterloo with superb views and many opportunities for walking. Artist Antony Gormley gave him a new stamp in 2005 with his Next Place project: 650 iron silhouettes weighing 1,89 kilos each and measuring metres. They stretch over three kilometres long and one kilometer wide. It is the allegory of one being reproduced in an industrial way on the artist's model, trying to stand upright and to breathe on the horizon loaded with ships. A special atmosphere… Unfortunately, it is impossible to swim in the sea here because of the shifting sands.

Snaefell is the only mountain on the island and its highest peak, reaching 621 metres. The famous TT road passes at its feet, and its plateau hosts two antennas and a café-restaurant, open during the season. Once at the top, it is said that you can see the seven kingdoms: Man, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, the sea and the sky. You may not see everything depending on the weather, but what is certain is that the panorama is extraordinary. The green hills of the centre and the agricultural plains of the north are ideal for travelers, lulled by the Irish Sea and dotted with small towns. On the western flank, the deep waters of the Sulby Reservoir reflect the azure and its clouds. There are two ways to get to this small earthly paradise: by electric train or on foot.

Electric train: from April to November, you can leave Douglas at Derby Castle, on the north end of the Promenade, or directly from Laxey. Allow a good hour from the capital, with the connection halfway through. The ride is lovely but perhaps a little chilly on the open wagon, especially if you are chilly and the temperatures are not suitable. Up to Laxey, the rails mainly run along the coast but the most pleasant part comes during the ascent. On the right is the Laxey Valley and its Great Wheel. On the left come the hilly heights of the centre of the island. It is necessary sometimes to stop to let the sheep pass.... When you cross the TT circuit, you will see a special kind of it. It is of course a reproduction of the famous loaghtan, the local, typical species with impressive horns. The train then winds up to the top in a short time. Remember to check the line times on the web or in the tourist office booklets.

By foot: take the electric train to Bungalow Station, stop on the road below, then follow the path. You can also park your car there if you are motorized but there are few spaces! For longer hikes, refer to the Ordnance Survey map to find a starting point and route at your convenience.