Lake District Attractions

There is so much to see and do from your Lodge on the Lake base. Here is a selection of ideas...

Lake District Towns and Villages

Find interesting shops, cafés, restaurants and cosy pubs in characterful Lake District towns and villages - Bowness, Windermere, Kendal, Grasmere, Ambleside, Keswick, Coniston, Grange-over-Sands

Attractions and Gardens

Lake cruises on Windermere
Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Sawrey
The World of Beatrix Potter in Bownes
Ruskin Museum, Coniston
Wordsworth House and Gardens, Grasmere
Steamer rides on Lake Windermere
Theatre by the Lake in Keswick
Holehird RHS Gardens, Troutbeck
Boat museum in Bowness

Some Great Lakes Walks

Scafell Pike – The highest mountain in England
Old Man of Coniston – Take this classic Lake District walk to The Old Man Of Coniston, Swirl How and Wetherlam from Coniston Village
The Langdale Pikes from Old Dungeon Ghyll
Orrest Head – a pleasant woodland walk and an easy fell to ‘conquer’. Excellent views from the summit
Easedale Tarn from Grasmere – A perfect stroll for a picnic
Tarn Hows – Find easy walking around this popular Lake District beauty spot
Catbells - A short, sharp, steep climb richly rewarded by the views of mountains and lakes.

Outdoor Activities

Brockhole House and Gardens with Treetop Trek tree-top challenges
Grizedale Forest Go Ape tree-top challenges
Nearby public swimming pool
Cycle and walking route along Windermere to Wrea Castle
Windermere 18-hole golf course
Sailing, water skiing, canoeing on Windermere
Ambleside Climbing Wall
Free fishing on Windermere, Ullswater and Coniston. Stocked trout on Esthwaite.
Pony Trekking in Troutbeck