Philip’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Tarn Hows
Great easy walking around this wonderful and popular spot
Black Fell, the best view of the area from this not too well know peak, a looping walk that starts from your barn door.
Black Fell Peak
Black Fell, the best view of the area from this not too well know peak, a looping walk that starts from your barn door.
From easy walks in the valley to challenging walks to the summits there is something for everyone. start your journey from the National trust car park and Sticklebarn.
18 locals recommend
Langdale Pikes
From easy walks in the valley to challenging walks to the summits there is something for everyone. start your journey from the National trust car park and Sticklebarn.
An amazing walk that starts around the beautiful loughrigg tarn, challenging you to walk the steps to the summit, offering great views over lake Windermere to the south and Grasmere village to the north.
32 locals recommend
Loughrigg Fell
An amazing walk that starts around the beautiful loughrigg tarn, challenging you to walk the steps to the summit, offering great views over lake Windermere to the south and Grasmere village to the north.
A popular one with us. Start your walk from Red Nab car park on the west side of Lake Windermere and walk on up through the forests to this 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
Latterbarrow
A popular one with us. Start your walk from Red Nab car park on the west side of Lake Windermere and walk on up through the forests to this 360 degree view of the surrounding area.
Food scene
This very popular Inn is just a short walk or drive from Sunny Brow Farm, caters for meat eater and veggies with equal measure.
50 locals recommend
The Drunken Duck Inn & Restaurant
This very popular Inn is just a short walk or drive from Sunny Brow Farm, caters for meat eater and veggies with equal measure.
Great pizza and pasta restaurant, Vegetarian menu that does not leave meat eaters craving meat.
64 locals recommend
Zeffirellis
2 Compston RdGreat pizza and pasta restaurant, Vegetarian menu that does not leave meat eaters craving meat.
Walk here or drive, its a must for the best cakes, coffee and lunches in the area.
66 locals recommend
Chesters By The River
Walk here or drive, its a must for the best cakes, coffee and lunches in the area.
If your pockets are deep enough then a lunch or dinner here will be unforgettable
10 locals recommend
Forest Side Hotel
Keswick RoadIf your pockets are deep enough then a lunch or dinner here will be unforgettable
At the southern end of Lake Windermere, this hotel restaurant offers great food and a superb drive home.
30 locals recommend
The Swan Hotel and Spa
At the southern end of Lake Windermere, this hotel restaurant offers great food and a superb drive home.
Outdoor Activities
Great walking trails and superb mountain biking runs, suitable for all ages and skills.
85 locals recommend
Grizedale Forest
Great walking trails and superb mountain biking runs, suitable for all ages and skills.
Wild swimming in lake Coniston, just a short drive to this beauty spot, get your swimming costume or shorts on for a great swim. (remember your wet suit in the winter).
70 locals recommend
Coniston Water
Wild swimming in lake Coniston, just a short drive to this beauty spot, get your swimming costume or shorts on for a great swim. (remember your wet suit in the winter).
Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre hosts this family friendly day out, there are the tree top nets and the tree top trek, a great little café and beautiful grounds with loads more activities.
17 locals recommend
Treetop Lake District - Treetop Trek & Treetop Nets
A591Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre hosts this family friendly day out, there are the tree top nets and the tree top trek, a great little café and beautiful grounds with loads more activities.
Black Moss Pot
Bit of a treck to get to but well worth it on a hot day.
If you only take one boat trip whilst in the lake then this is the one you should not miss.
34 locals recommend
National Trust - Steam Yacht Gondola
Lake RoadIf you only take one boat trip whilst in the lake then this is the one you should not miss.