The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
The Lake District - The Lazy Photographers Location Guides
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Lake District Photography Guide - 60+ Easy Access Locations

£19.95

Trusted by 1,500+ UK Photographers

Discover over 60 of the best easy access photography locations in the Lake District, carefully selected for landscape photographers who want spectacular images without spending hours hiking. Why this Lake District Guide is different.

This comprehensive Lake District Photography Guide features waterfalls, mountain views, lakes, woodland scenes and iconic viewpoints throughout one of the UK's most photogenic national parks. Every location has been personally visited and photographed, with detailed information to help you plan your shoot efficiently.

What’s included in this photography guide?

• Easy access photography locations
• Photography locations with accurate parking info
• Walk distances and terrain information
• Precise navigation with what3words
• Best conditions and seasonal photography advice

The best easy access photography locations in the Lake District - how to find the hidden gems in Buttermere, Keswick, Windermere, Wast Water and beyond.

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50+ easy-access photo spots, no long hikes required.

Exact parking spots and access points with what3words navigation links

Best time of day and season for each location

Composition ideas and real photo examples

Covers all areas of the National Park such as Buttermere, Keswick, The Langdales, Rydal, Ambleside, Windermere, Wast Water, Coniston and Ulswater.

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  • 60+ handpicked easy access photography locations.

  • Roadside and short walk locations with walk distances and terrain information.

  • Exact parking locations for every spot.

  • Instant navigation with QR codes linking directly to Google Maps + What3Words, no postcodes needed

  • Quick access locations ideal for sunrise and sunset and best shooting conditions

  • No guesswork. No wasted trips. Just proven locations that work.
  1. Landscape photographers of all experience levels

  2. Photographers short on time or energy

  3. Photographers with limited mobility

  4. Anyone who wants epic shots without a strenuous hike

Created by a UK landscape photographer who has:

  • Published 4 photography location guides.
  • Trusted by 1500+ photographers.
  • Personally visited and tested every location.

These guides aren’t about cutting corners — they’re about cutting out the wasted time so you can focus on the joy of creating images.

Ste spent years chasing light across the UK: early alarms, long drives, missed sunrises, and more wasted hikes than he’d ever admit. Like most photographers, he loved the adventure, but he hated the inefficiency — the vague directions, the “park somewhere around here” advice, and the locations that looked nothing like the photos online.

Too many spots were impossible to find, miles from the nearest parking, poorly described, photographed from angles nobody explained, or simply not worth the effort once you finally arrived.

So, he started keeping notes. Real notes. Field‑tested, easy‑to‑reach
locations with clear parking, simple access, and honest guidance about when they work — and when they don’t. Those notes became The Lazy Photographer Location Guides.

Today, every guide is built on the same idea: remove the faff, keep the adventure, and help photographers spend more time shooting and less time planning.
  1. Save time with exact parking info and walk distances

  2. Avoid crowds and discover hidden gems

  3. Plan like a pro with tips on best times, light direction, and vantage points

  4. Build for convenience, everything you need, in one compact guide

The Best Photography Locations included in This Guide

  • Northern Lake District - Peaceful, dramatic, and rugged landscape

    Explore some of the most dramatic Lake District photography locations in the north, including iconic scenes around Derwentwater, Keswick and Castlerigg. These areas offer easy-access photography spots with incredible sunrise and sunset potential, making it ideal for capturing classic compositions without long hikes. Expect a mix of lakes, fells and foreground interest perfect for landscape photography.

  • Central Lake District - The scenic, touristic, and heart of the National Park

    The central region of the Lake District features some of the best photography locations in the Lake District, including the famous Grasmere and Rydal Water. Known for its accessibility and variety, this area provides lake District photo spots that are easy to reach, with strong compositions in all conditions. Ideal for photographers looking to maximise shooting opportunities in a short time.

  • South and Western Lake District - Dramatic, rugged scenery and the highest mountain.

    Discover remote-feeling yet easy access Lake District photography locations in the south and west, including the dramatic landscapes of Wast Water and the peaceful surroundings of Coniston. These are some of the best photography locations in the Lake District for capturing moody light, reflections and epic mountain scenery without complex navigation.

  • Eastern Lake District - Quiet and rugged with dramatic scenery

    The eastern Lake District offers quieter, lesser known Lake District photography locations with excellent accessibility. Areas around Ullswater provide stunning compositions, from lakeside reflections to rolling hills. These easy-access photography spots are perfect for photographers looking to avoid crowds while still capturing high-quality landscape images.

Northern Lake District - Peaceful, dramatic, and rugged landscape

Explore some of the most dramatic Lake District photography locations in the north, including iconic scenes around Derwentwater, Keswick and Castlerigg. These areas offer easy-access photography spots with incredible sunrise and sunset potential, making it ideal for capturing classic compositions without long hikes. Expect a mix of lakes, fells and foreground interest perfect for landscape photography.

Central Lake District - The scenic, touristic, and heart of the National Park

The central region of the Lake District features some of the best photography locations in the Lake District, including the famous Grasmere and Rydal Water. Known for its accessibility and variety, this area provides lake District photo spots that are easy to reach, with strong compositions in all conditions. Ideal for photographers looking to maximise shooting opportunities in a short time.

South and Western Lake District - Dramatic, rugged scenery and the highest mountain.

Discover remote-feeling yet easy access Lake District photography locations in the south and west, including the dramatic landscapes of Wast Water and the peaceful surroundings of Coniston. These are some of the best photography locations in the Lake District for capturing moody light, reflections and epic mountain scenery without complex navigation.

Eastern Lake District - Quiet and rugged with dramatic scenery

The eastern Lake District offers quieter, lesser known Lake District photography locations with excellent accessibility. Areas around Ullswater provide stunning compositions, from lakeside reflections to rolling hills. These easy-access photography spots are perfect for photographers looking to avoid crowds while still capturing high-quality landscape images.

Why Photographers Love Our Location Guides!

Easy Access Photography Locations

Easy access photography locations are viewpoints that can be reached from roadside parking or short walks allowing photographers to capture stunning landscapes without demanding hikes

Photography Locations with Parking

No faffing around with post codes or grid references. Every location has been field tested and includes exact what3words coordinates, maps and parking information so you'll never get lost!

Time Saving Information

Spend less time searching and more time shooting. Ste has spent the last 15 years exploring the UK's best photography locations and personally field-tested every location featured in the guides. This ensures you get all the information you need, inspiring locations, how to get there, where to park and best time to visit.

Quick reference guide

Every location field-tested for accessibility and refined into a quick reference guide giving you reliable information to get the most out of your photography adventures.

Our photography customers tell it better than we do!

Excellent 5/5

Based On 110 Reviews

  • Beautifully Presented 😍

    The guide to Liverpool was much better than I was expecting for the price - beautifully presented and packaged with care. As a Liverpool native and obsessive photographers, I knew most of the places shown in the book, but I can't wait to go around to the exact places detailed and take my own pictures with fresh eyes. Thanks a million for producing such a definitive guide to my home town!

    A B, Birkenhead, Eng

  • A comprehensive guide, well laid out and designed 😍

    All the information that you needed and more! The delivery was slow, however, due to Royal Mail and not the vendors. The book will be in action next week as we visit Liverpool.

    Martin H, Eastbourne, Eng

  • Remarkable! A little gem of a book 😍

    I love everything about this book. It is well thought out, well written and beautifully illustrated with wonderful photographs. The design and layout is lovely and clear, the information is perfect, the quick reference guide easy to follow. It has immediately become my go to reference book for North Wales and I will be purchasing the Guide to Scotland next!

    Victoria K, Aberystwyth, Wales

  • Marvellous! 😍

    Excellent detailed instructions to help you find stunning locations for photography. Or even if you just wanted to see the locations for yourself. The only downside to this type of guide is that they are designed to be tucked away in the photographers camera bag which means that the authors own photographs are printed quite small. Personally I think that they would be more suited to a large format coffee table book, that you could share with guests. Excellent work!

    Michael G, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Eng

  • Really useful book 😍

    I bought this book (Scotland Guide) after being impressed with the Wales book. I've just got back from a five day trip in North Wales which I planned using the book. I was impressed with the depth of useful information and the what3words locations are invaluable. I definelty wouldn't have found some if the remote places in the guide without it.

    Kevin W, Middlesborough, Eng

  • Terrific! 😍

    The photos are superb. Very well written and exceptionally researched. Handy little book that will stay in my camera bag. Well done Ste.

    Georgina K, Leicestershire, Eng

Frequently Asked Location Guide Questions

Who are these guides for beginners or professionals?

Our guides are designed for all skill levels, from hobbyists with a smartphone to seasoned photographers with full-frame gear.

What kind of information is included in each guide?

Every location includes GPS coordinates, What3Words links, best times to shoot, parking info, walk distances, seasonal notes, and accessibility tips, so you can plan your shoot in minutes, not hours.

Do I need to be super fit or go on long hikes?

Not at all. We specialise in roadside and short-walk locations, ideal for those who want stunning results without a 4-hour trek. Most spots are accessible within 30 minutes or less.

How accurate and up-to-date is the information?

Every guide is field-tested by real photographers and reviewed regularly. We also include notes on seasonality and weather conditions, plus digital updates if locations change.

Is this just another tourist guide?

Definitely not. These guides are created by a photographer, for photographers, focused on light, composition, elevation, and timing. It’s the kind of detail typical tourist books completely miss.

Is there a digital version or just print?

Each purchase includes a physical book designed to fit in your rucksack, and some guides include a digital bonus (PDF or link to updates). Check individual product pages for details.