The town of Kendal is located to the east of Lake Windermereand, although it is technically outside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, it still serves as a popular base for exploring the region.

At one time the town was famous all over England for its cloth, known as Kendal Green, which was worn by English Archers.

However, today the town is more famous for its Kendal Mint Cake, a sugery confection that is carried by climbers all over the world as an emergency source of energy.

Everyone should try some, but be warned, it is very sickly sweet so is not to everyone’s taste!