Treetop and Calgarth Lodges

There are a number of different routes to the peak of Helvellyn and Striding Edge ………… this particular route from Grasmere was very dog friendly – with no stiles and we didn’t need to do the Striding Edge which we felt would be a bit tricky for dogs if they’re not used to it ….. and decided Jester would find it a bit difficult to negotiate.  The views of Striding Edge were fantastic last Friday however …. all the way along we were just looking around and soaking up all the beauty the Lake District has to offer …. which is what we do each time we are up there on such a beautiful clear day! 

We were dropped off just outside Grasmere and left our car at the Travellers Rest – although buses can be used for this purpose!  From White Cross Bay and Limefitt Park you just head towards Ambleside and pick up the A591 towards Grasmere … go past the Travellers Rest and it’s on the right about 3 miles on …. check out your ordnance survey map!  It was a fairly steep ascent to start with but that got most of the up hill out of the way in the first hour and a half …. don’t forget to take lots of water (expecially if you’re taking your dog) as there were only about 4 ‘natural’ watering holes – the last one being the Tarn at the foot of Helvellyn on the way back down, which Jester loved and played in for about 20 minutes!

There’s just so much to do whilst holidaying in the Lake District – and staying at one of the lodges gives you the freedom to come and go as you please!   And being dog friendly, you don’t have to leave your dog at home and they can have as good a time as you do!  Check out the self catering accommodation on windermerelogcabin.com for your next breaks in the Lakes …. whether it’s Tree Top Lodge or the Calgarth Lodges you’ll be in an ideal spot to get to all that the South Lakes and Lake District has to offer anytime you want!