Cumbria.

[GuestD]

I recently spent a bit of time tramping around Cumbria, an area I'm not at all familiar with, and a short journey into Northumberland, where I have spent a bit of time. Thoroughly enjoyed it, the weather was good, and I was literally taken aback by how friendly everyone was I/we met along the way. Some good trails around Settle, and views. The train journey from Edinburgh/Carlisle is pain free as well, so I'll be back for some more. Carlisle is most definitely a good central place to start from. Next month, off to the Highlands, I'll Try and remember to take some photos.

 

[plastic-ninja]

Maybe come a little further south next time.
Penrith is a good start to the North Lakes and Kendal (Oxenholme Lake District) has a unreliable link through to Windermere.
Cumbrians are mostly a very friendly bunch and we do enjoy some of the country's most spectacular countryside.
Glad you enjoyed your time here.
Cheers, Simon.

 

[Paul_B]

And filter down into forest of Bowland too if you have the opportunity. NW England is very nice part of the UK.