Here at Riverside Guest House, we want to make sure your break is a memorable experience from the moment you walk in. We're so fortunate to be located in the heart of the Lake District with everything it has to offer on our doorstep.
To help you get the most from your trip, Riverside co-owner Diney keeps a journal that includes local attractions and events, and some recommended walks in the local area, as well as some useful recipes for you to take home.
If you are a keen walker and are staying in Ambleside then the Fairfield Horseshoe is a must. Most people recommend going anti-clockwise but we prefer going clock-wise with the added bonus of having a well earned pint in the Golden Rule! There are great views along along the ridge and all from our doorstep and no need to drive anywhere .
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This is a really easy recipe; just throw all the ingredients together and bake for 30-40 minutes. Just the thing you need to give you a boost when you are flagging on one of the many walks from our front door. Have a look at our suggested walk section for some ideas
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Another favourite! Last sampled these on the way down from Heron Pike towards Alcock Tarn; we stopped at Arthurs Stone and took in the view towards Grasmere and filled our boots with these delicious brownies and a thermos of tea.
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This flapjack, bulging with chunks of chocolate and nuts, is brilliant for a snack on the top of the fells. A couple of slices each helped us climb Grisedale Pike & Hopegill Head.
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Diney's banana cake has been spotted on many Wainrights and indeed envied by passers by. It is a very easy recipe which you can try at home.
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Diney's sticky ginger cake has even made it up Scafell Pike
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This is the recipe for our Winter Fruit compote. Just add some yoghurt, fresh grapefruit and a little granola; a great way to start the day for a fantastic day on the fells. Or just as good on its own.
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There are no shortage of walks right from our doorstep. The slopes of Loughrigg Fell are just behind Riverside; we look onto Wansfell Pike and The Fairfield Horseshoe can be seen from our garden.
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What an ascent. We have all read about how Blencathra stands out amongst the other Wainrights. Blencathra stands apart from the other Lakeland hills looking south and west offers a vast panorama covering the vast majority of fells in the area but it is also partly due to the contrasting nature of the mountain. To the south a vast claw appears to have ripped the mountain apart leaving deep gullies and sharp ridges whilst to the north slopes fall gently in to an empty wilderness where it is possible to escape the crowds even on a popular summer’s day.
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