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It is no surprise that the Lakes attracts more visitors than any other National Park in the UK, with over 15 million annual visitors. Therefore, when possible, avoid holidays and weekends – and be aware that many of the car parks are pay and display. I also offer an annual bestselling Lake District Calendar, two landscape photography book called Capture Lakeland Volumes 1 and 2, Lake District postcards and mini landscape prints gift items.
Local roads are well maintained but many are narrow and twisty, so take care and make use of the pull-ins to slow down and pass other cars. There are several steep mountain passes in the area; Hardknott and Wrynose are the most challenging driving conditions with hairpin bends, blind summits and steep inclines so make sure you test your clutch and brakes before setting off and don't attempt them if you are not a confident driver. Others include Honister, Kirkstone, Newlands Hause and Whinlatter. Surface water after heavy rain will make conditions even more dangerous so avoid driving on these roads if very wet. If you’ve read my description of the best time to photograph Wastwater you’ll already know I highly recommend not being restricted to time of year, or time of day. I would apply this recommendation to all the locations I suggest. Work with what you have at the time – there are numerous possibilities to create some magic here at any time of year, any time of day. Better to focus on compositional opportunities than to worry about if there’s a better time. With camera in hand, right now, there is no better time! 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. It also makes a great subject for a panoramic image. I like to include the contrasting flash of vibrant green on the other side of the lake, and its reflection. Viewpoint 2 (Loughrigg Fell) Viewpoint 2 (Loughrigg Fell) There are not too many places in the world where you can discover a combination of breathtaking lakes, picturesque valleys, lush woodland, dramatic waterfalls, pretty tarns, soaring mountains, and even coastline – all neatly compressed into just one region. However, the Lake District, in North West England, is home to all of these things and consequently Lake District photography hotspots are popular.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. From the screes on Illgill Head, which drop sheer into the water, to the mountains that guard all around the lake, the views are as dramatic as you could imagine. The place has both beauty and grandeur in measures that are hard to compete with. There is sometimes a brooding air to this great valley and the water can be foreboding; it’s not surprising to learn that this is the deepest of the lakes. Buttermere Valley. This is a place where you can’t go wrong. The whole area around the lake is beautiful and you can go see the famous Lone Tree near the village end of the lake. If the thought of all that hill climbing sounds like way too much effort for you, then you don’t have to travel too far from the car here for some great autumnal images. From the same parking spot near St Mary’s church, head into the grounds of Rydal Hall.
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. The second section consists of chapters offering photographic advice on how to improve your photography including: camera and lens choice, composition, exposure, depth of field, sunrise and sunset photography, how to catch a rainbow and how to photograph waterfalls. Blea Tarn nestles in the Little Langdale valley, adjacent to its larger cousin, just over the other side of Lingmoor Fell, Great Langdale. This entire area is festooned with breath-taking locations and a walk anywhere from either of these two valleys will be rewarding. Despite being the longest lake in England ( at 11 miles long), and therefore covering a large area, Windermere is often overlooked by photographers and seen as no more than a location to pass by on the way to something more interesting. As already mentioned there are various spots to park along the lake edge but please do not park in passing places or obstruct traffic.Follow the B5285 from Coniston and then signs to Tarn Hows – home to one of the Lake’s best-loved viewpoints. 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)
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