Pam’s guidebook
Activities
Tree tops high ropes and zip wire, children's activities, adventure playground, nice cafe.
67 Einheimische empfehlen
Brockhole on Windermere
Tree tops high ropes and zip wire, children's activities, adventure playground, nice cafe.
Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola
Lake RoadWindermere Canoe Kayak
B5285Sightseeing
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Crag BrowHill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Directly off the Windermere tourist boat at the southern end of the lake, possibly combine with a trip on the Haverthwaite steam railway.
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Lakes Aquarium
Directly off the Windermere tourist boat at the southern end of the lake, possibly combine with a trip on the Haverthwaite steam railway.
Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Rayrigg RoadDerwent Pencil Museum
National Trust Wray Castle
Lakeland Motor Museum
Allan Bank National Trust
Dove Cottage
Home of William Wordsworth.
Sizergh Castle
Holehird Gardens
Levens Hall
Good cafe.
Windermere Lake Cruises (Head Office)
Glebe RoadShort walks
Short walk to a fantastic viewpoint. See the Lakeland Fells and on a clear day as far as the coast. Try to find the 'Gruffalo' in the woods (better to go straight up and the winding path through the trees on the way down).
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Orrest Head
Short walk to a fantastic viewpoint. See the Lakeland Fells and on a clear day as far as the coast. Try to find the 'Gruffalo' in the woods (better to go straight up and the winding path through the trees on the way down).
Numerous walks around here- Loughrigg Terrace, White Moss Common, Loughrigg Tarn.
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Loughrigg Fell
Numerous walks around here- Loughrigg Terrace, White Moss Common, Loughrigg Tarn.
Stock Ghyll Force
6 Stockghyll LnAira Force Waterfall
Rydal Water
Walk around the lake.
Quite a drive from the lodge, but if you want to see more of the Lake District head north via Grasmere to Keswick, follow 'Borrowdale signs at Keswick and drive over Honister Pass to Buttermere. Park at the farm, walk around the lake approx 4 miles and return to Keswick via Newlands Pass.
58 Einheimische empfehlen
Buttermere
Quite a drive from the lodge, but if you want to see more of the Lake District head north via Grasmere to Keswick, follow 'Borrowdale signs at Keswick and drive over Honister Pass to Buttermere. Park at the farm, walk around the lake approx 4 miles and return to Keswick via Newlands Pass.
Skelwith Force
B5343Accessible walk to Elterwater. Cafe at Skelwith, pub at Elterwater.
Food scene
The Wateredge Inn
Borrans RoadGood pub food and lake views from the garden.
Misto
9 Compston RoadGreat Italian Food, small restaurant, doesn't take reservations.
Good pub food, and a nice walk from White Cross Bay via Wain Lane. Turn left out of the park, watch for the footpath signs across the road after 5-10 minutes and head uphill towards Troutbeck village.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Mortal Man Hotel
Good pub food, and a nice walk from White Cross Bay via Wain Lane. Turn left out of the park, watch for the footpath signs across the road after 5-10 minutes and head uphill towards Troutbeck village.
House of Siam
3 and 5 Grosvenor TerraceGood Thai food
Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Keswick RoadAfternoon tea.