https://www.stephenreadimages.net/ https://www.stephenreadimages.net/links.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/about.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/otheritems.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/gallery.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/news.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/elleray-wood-wildlife-sculpture-trail https://www.stephenreadimages.net/windermere-to-orrest-head-walk https://www.stephenreadimages.net/elterwater-to-skelwith-bridge-walk https://www.stephenreadimages.net/page98579.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/page101535.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/page96368.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/page96369.html https://www.stephenreadimages.net/lake-district-heritage-and-scenery https://www.stephenreadimages.net/ashness-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/py1H63FcgcucfaNL75sh9ticOdE=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_5988306956845c12d63c8d.jpgAshness Bridge Ashness Bridge is a packhorse bridge in the scenic English Lake District. The photograph shows Ashness Bridge and the sparkling water of Barrow Beck, along with plenty of greenery, a glimpse of Derwentwater through the trees and the Skiddaw mountain range in the hazy May sunshine. Ashness Bridge is very popular with walkers such as visitors to the nearby market town of Keswick. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rothay-stepping-stones-rydal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HofdfKyJWViKhr7CisFiljAI1pk=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_118004266359860c835f2da8.06879209.jpgRydal - stepping stones across the River Rothay Stepping stones across the River Rothay near Rydal Water on a frosty March morning. The surroundings here are wonderfully calm and peaceful - the scene is alongside a very pleasant and quiet country lane known as “Under Loughrigg” and in front of the historic and substantial “Stepping Stones” fine property which was once home to William Wordsworth’s son. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rydal-falls https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pOcjq0msM6pS7kTKt8rmqEiSXg0=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_964699973598794147bdde5.65528962.jpgRydal Falls Rydal Falls and the summer house which is also known as the Grotto. These falls are the lower falls on Rydal Beck. The summer house has a viewing window which frames the view of the waterfall and many artists have painted the views. The area is in the grounds of Rydal Hall which is the Conference, Retreat and Holiday Centre for the Diocese of Carlisle. The summer house was built by Sir Daniel Fleming in 1668-1669 and is listed Grade II. As well as the summer house, there is much around of historic interest. I visited for this view on a sunny day in June after 10am once the area had opened to visitors and I also visited the Old School Room Tea Shop which is a lovely place for a rest and some refreshment. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/boats-on-windermere-at-dawn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mJsCsLWOeXJbz3hCfyGuYhFwNkU=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_1723237511597f65c877c595.35478643.jpgBoats on Windermere at dawn Sailing boats at Waterhead with early morning mist in the distance. Waterhead is at the northern end of Windermere which is the largest lake in England. It is a popular tourist destination and can have spectacular views all year round. It is about 10 to 15 minutes from the centre of Ambleside on foot and there are bus services. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rydal-water-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OGp7nzlGxPmStVDjKv6dNP4twEM=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_17154753755981e8943a8c90.85951940.jpgRydal Water in autumn Rydal Water on a November morning just after dawn as the mist was rapidly clearing. The viewpoint for this photograph is near the start of Loughrigg Terrace, a stony and in places sometimes muddy path popular with walkers and mountain bikers. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/surprise-view-derwentwater https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kinqvUaZ4iPQpoG7awIjXewwphs=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_18344455505e583abaee133.jpgSurprise View overlooking Derwentwater Surprise View overlooking Derwentwater in the English Lake District. Surprise View is the top of a cliff with a sheer drop. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/keswick-viewed-from-latrigg https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nuiP5iqHD1DyHjX1uksHAB94cAU=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_879804494597fc11d6586f8.28898208.jpgKeswick viewed from Latrigg This view from Latrigg shows the Lake District town of Keswick and also shows Derwentwater. The morning sun has burnt off a lot of the frost in this January shot however some frost remains visible in the distance. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/elter-water-reeds-langdale-pikes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UPkSPYZWqfLKICIyeSmCA9_AB84=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_9613908346845e3bf438bb.jpgElter Water reeds and Langdale Pikes in winter This view is looking across the lake of Elter Water towards the snow-covered Langdale Pikes. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rannerdale-bluebells-and-crummock-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DodNZaTbGOxOV6pg2Nfmi75gwIM=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_115689554268460d81ad1bb.jpgRannerdale Bluebells and Crummock Water Rannerdale Bluebells on a hot day in May, with Crummock Water and Mellbreak in the distance. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rannerdale-bluebells-and-whiteless-pike https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7tc2l4R_oHvi75GUuCeY8kkDclk=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_1884642699684619940ddac.jpgRannerdale Bluebells and Whiteless Pike This view shows pretty bluebells and ferns at Rannerdale, with Whiteless Pike in the background. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/ullswater https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yjfAIKVv3XegaLJilVyPz7LHaag=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_317746305ba13d1c1f6a6.jpgUllswater Ullswater - just a part of this long lake, viewed from Gowbarrow Fell which is a spectacular viewpoint. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rydal-water-in-summer https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lcNlnqUJcBqIZtkKq3KY1vuSF94=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_1789757775d8eb515ecea1.jpgRydal Water in summer Rydal Water on a cloudy day in late August. The viewpoint for this photograph is near the start of Loughrigg Terrace, a stony and in places sometimes muddy path popular with walkers and mountain bikers. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/windermere-from-orrest-head https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9YXOuxaZ7VkMGrPW8fjmWqhM5XE=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_163901638268b975347c200.jpgWindermere from Orrest Head A view from Orrest Head, early afternoon in August 2025. Orrest Head viewpoint, Lake District, Cumbria. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/grasmere-loughrigg-fell-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vuuTlGws35ncqgHxZST5WV4P4no=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_32354564968482662291ba.jpgGrasmere from Loughrigg Fell in autumn This image is an autumnal view looking over Grasmere from Loughrigg Fell. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/grasmere-helm-crag-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ct_wMM-1dmMIIHmyPfrEbxt2DAw=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_671878506848266257aec.jpgGrasmere and Helm Crag in autumn This image is an autumnal view looking from Loughrigg Terrace across Grasmere to Helm Crag. The contours of the fells are wonderfully defined by the glorious morning sunlight. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/loughrigg-tarn-from-loughrigg-fell https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qnl_22fQY2g30gmpKKd9pcJDdOw=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_66799228368482663a5f9c.jpgLoughrigg Tarn from Loughrigg Fell in autumn This image shows Loughrigg Tarn viewed from Loughrigg Fell in autumn. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/river-rothay-stepping-stones https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I6aeW_1Ggt9SZlPacwz7_LqfkCc=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_81054442268474a6f0239e.jpgRiver Rothay stepping stones Stepping stones across the River Rothay in springtime. The country lane partially visible in the picture is known as Under Loughrigg. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/windermere-from-gummers-how https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u6YDgq7Q64bv-oUSvciAjOV-fKE=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_1057128455e582bfce28f5.jpgWindermere from Gummers How An early morning view of Windermere from Gummers How. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/rydal-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NpFYroCLdbhsIxqDVEtJcHpKUco=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_46202736668a0458511b7d.jpgRydal Water Rydal Water on a hot day in May. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/ambleside-bridge-house-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/riLIoptGc_2P-fUTBKND0iR3CUE=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_111664712668a04cff24f23.jpgAmbleside - Bridge House in autumn Bridge House is a tiny two-room building (one room upstairs, one room downstairs) that spans Stock Beck in the middle of Ambleside. The building, which is listed “Grade I” on the National Heritage List for England, has had many uses, such as an apple store, a weaving shop and a tea room. Bridge House is now in the care of the National Trust and is very popular with visitors. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/elterwater-village https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2al59BqxIyWIpQmYnWox0_FNKGc=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_69074623168a04cfddd6f8.jpgElterwater village Elterwater village and the Langdale Pikes on a frosty morning in April 2014. The village of Elterwater is situated about half a mile (800 metres) north-west of Elter Water (the lake). Many of the houses in the village are holiday cottages. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/buttermere-and-crummock-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I-O4GAb8Emovfy4F7GJlHki-pJw=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_6990922168a04cfda9748.jpgButtermere and Crummock Water Buttermere is visible in the distance in the middle of the image, while part of Crummock Water is visible at the bottom right of the image. The viewpoint is the summit of Rannerdale Knotts. https://www.stephenreadimages.net/langdale-pikes-snow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JrCKAxwaYVsKSuJKqEPaUjW8jC0=/fwcb/1687339499/25328_2274795905e585ff3cd343.jpgSnow on the Langdale Pikes A view of the snow-covered Langdale Pikes from Elterwater in January 2015.