The climb up Cat Bells may be steep, but it’s absolutely worth it; with superlative views over Derwent Water, Cat Bells offers plenty of opportunities for Lake District landscape photography. I’ve shot from this pike at many different times of year, and there is no month that wouldn’t this very photogenic landscape. But when the purple hwhich eather blooms among the limestone outcrops in summer it really does make for a very pleasing, colourful foreground. Close to Ambleside, this peaceful tarn and fell offer lovely views toward Grasmere, and the craggy Langdale pikes. Rydal Water is a small lake situated only a couple of miles north west of the village of Ambleside. As such, it’s an easy location to get to, and the access and parking is pretty good. There are quite a few good viewpoints you can head for, so I’ve listed a few of my favourites here. I’d advise arriving around the earlier part of the day, and sunrise in particular, for the best light and conditions. Viewpoint 1 (Shoreline) Viewpoint 1 (Shoreline)

If you still have energy to spare, carry on walking up to Lingmoor Fell. The views over the peak of Side Pike and into the valley of Great Langdale are spectacular. I might be repeating myself here, but again, the panoramic approach is the one I’d choose to capture the drama of the surrounding peaks and sloping fells, hopefully with a touch of soft, early morning light. 4. Buttermere Derwentwater is a large lake and you will find a number of jetties dotted along its shores. The best known is Ashness Launch, near Barrow Bay along the B5289. While this is a popular and well-known viewpoint, it is a good sunset location and it can be a wonderfully peaceful spot. Photographing THE LAKE DISTRICT is a comprehensive photographic-location guidebook to the most beautiful places to take photographs in the English Lake District. The book guides the reader to beautiful places and gives advice on how to take the best photographs when there.

Ashness Jetty, Lake District

When the tarn isn’t frozen you can catch some interesting reflections. Take care around the water’s edge as the ground around the tarn is very wet and boggy. Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at my top tips for Lake District landscapes: 1. Visit during the autumn and winter

The Lake District looks gorgeous at any time of year, but if you only get one shot, then head over during the winter or fall.But if you’re a first-time Lake District visitor, what’s the best way to capture beautiful photos? And what are the best locations for a landscape photographer? There is a little pay and display car park just off the B5285 at Monk Coniston; the jetty is only a short walk from here. Visit in the evening when it is less likely for people or fishermen to be standing on the jetty, and skies are more prone to being interesting or colourful. 8. Tarn Hows The Lake District is photogenic throughout the seasons but, in the summer months, the number of tourists can make roads and locations busy. While, it would be impossible to produce an exhaustive guide to this area without writing a book, I will instead guide you to a handful of its must-visit hotspots. 1. Derwentwater There are some fantastic elevated views to the southern end of Rydal Water from Whitemoss Common, and the effort needed to reach them is minimal. Park in the Whitemoss (pay and dispay) car park, on the right hand side of the road as you travel along the A591 from Ambleside.

In this guide, I share plenty of Lake District landscape photography tips to get you started. I’ve also included seven of my favorite locations. Of course, in a place as beautiful as the Lake District, it’s impossible to mention every awe-inspiring view, so I highly recommend you spend some time exploring the area on your own. LEE: There are sixteen lakes in the Lake District and many Tarn’s (small mountain lakes) each with many areas of interest around them. One of my favourite areas within the Lake District is the town of Ambleside that sits at the head of Windermere, England's largest natural lake. There are a variety of walks and hiking trails around Windermere (as well as the rest of the Lakes) varying from gentle walks around the lake to more strenuous hikes in the fells. With so many locations available, it is difficult to do justice to the whole area in such a short article. But, here are a few of my favourite spots to head for, once the crowds begin to disappear and the leaves begin to turn. When you visit the Lake District, you surely have to return with a classic shot of one of the lake’s many jetties? These rustic looking wooded launches are hugely photogenic. While by no means an original viewpoint, they shoot particularly well when you stand centrally on the launch and look down the structure’s length so that the jetty acts as a compelling lead-in line to the view beyond.

Buttermere is a beautiful lake set in a remote part of the Lake District. In the rain and wind, the mighty crags that surround it form a forbidding barrier to other valleys. But, on a calm day, some of the best lake district views unfold before you.

SIMON: One of the most exciting parts of photography for me is the exploring part - I love the feeling of discovering something, making a composition work and then enjoying the resulting image that feels unique, personal and creatively fulfilling. Exploring in the hope of finding something can feel counterproductive if you're not time rich, but I'd aim for just one photo that I'm particularly happy with. Strap on your walking boots, enjoy a hike and be open minded. There are still plenty of areas which see very few photographers. What is the best season to photograph the Lake District? Grasmere is another classic beauty spot. One of the best places to park is at White Moss, just off the A591. From here you can explore both Rydal and Grasmere, with Rydal Cave, Loughrigg Fell, Loughrigg Terrace and shoreline views of Grasmere all within walking distance. Because we tend to carry quite a bit of kit, I’d probably recommend taking the path that starts near Manesty and avoids a slight scramble to the peak, which is required from the paths on the other side. Instead, if you’re unsure about your fitness level, go slow. Start with easy walks and work your way up. Eventually, you might be running up and down mountains – but I don’t recommend you try it at the beginning! 5. Take food and drink whenever you go outDrumburgh Take the short walk from the car park to a viewing platform where you’ll find a beautiful carving showing all the wildlife that can be found on this lowland peat bog. Much of the life here is on the wing with rare large heath butterflies in summer and snipe and short-eared owls in winter. The nature reserve is one mile south of Drumburgh village on the Solway coast, for more information visit www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk I’ve usually photographed this area in very still, calm conditions and, similarly to Buttermere, the reflections of the surrounding fells can make for some very interesting images. Although the wider, panoramic approach definitely works here too, I liked the more abstract feel of trying to capture the weird shapes and symmetry of the nearby crags and fells for this image. Covered are lakes, tarns, jetties, bridges, valleys, waterfalls, woodlands, villages, cottages and farmhouses, grand panoramic viewpoints, shows and events, historic houses, castles and gardens. This edition also includes two outliers, St Bees Head on the west coast and the Appleby Horse Fair. If you want to visit the most beautiful places in the Lake District and return with a great set of photographs this is the guidebook for you. The Lake District National Park, established in 1951 and awarded UNESCO world heritage status in 2017, is home to both England’s largest lakes and its highest mountains. Its rugged mountain landscapes, crystal clear lakes and tarns, and picture postcard villages attract an average of 17 million tourists a year (probably more in recent times).