Guidebook for Cumbria
Food Scene
Extremely close and great for an easy place to grab a good evening meal or a casual lunch. Not formal.
6 locals recommend
The Boathouse
Extremely close and great for an easy place to grab a good evening meal or a casual lunch. Not formal.
Our families favourite. It's some of the best food in the area, not touristy, frequented by locals. It's not the cheapest but hold them to high standards and expect good, satiating, local produce.
14 locals recommend
The Wild Boar
Crook RoadOur families favourite. It's some of the best food in the area, not touristy, frequented by locals. It's not the cheapest but hold them to high standards and expect good, satiating, local produce.
Quick and easy. It's a long standing popular italian restaurant. It can be touristy and book ahead. The food is a simple safe bet.
12 locals recommend
Villa Positano
Ash StreetQuick and easy. It's a long standing popular italian restaurant. It can be touristy and book ahead. The food is a simple safe bet.
Essentials
A short drive or a 110 minute walk and it's got everything you'll need for an essentials shop, along with alcohol, food and snacks. Perfect for priming a picnic!
32 locals recommend
Tesco Express
Market PlaceA short drive or a 110 minute walk and it's got everything you'll need for an essentials shop, along with alcohol, food and snacks. Perfect for priming a picnic!
Sightseeing
The highest mountain in England, it forms one of the 3 peaks and is well worth the walk. There are two routes, the easier up and down route or a route that winds up the back of the mountain which is well worth the effort for experienced walkers.
69 locals recommend
Scafell Pike
The highest mountain in England, it forms one of the 3 peaks and is well worth the walk. There are two routes, the easier up and down route or a route that winds up the back of the mountain which is well worth the effort for experienced walkers.
Parks & Nature
A short hour walk will take you to the top of Orrest Head, overlooking the lake. It's a simple walk for families and gives a great view.
29 locals recommend
Orrest Head
A short hour walk will take you to the top of Orrest Head, overlooking the lake. It's a simple walk for families and gives a great view.