Guidebook for Leck
Food Scene
Lovely high-end restaurant a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk (along the road verge for the slightly more adventurous) .
8 locals recommend
Hipping Hall
A65Lovely high-end restaurant a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk (along the road verge for the slightly more adventurous) .
Although the coffee is fantastic, 'cafe' doesn't do this brilliant deli / village shop / cheesemonger justice. Barbon is beautiful and always well worth a visit, and The Churchmouse is a must!
11 locals recommend
The Churchmouse at Barbon
New RoadAlthough the coffee is fantastic, 'cafe' doesn't do this brilliant deli / village shop / cheesemonger justice. Barbon is beautiful and always well worth a visit, and The Churchmouse is a must!
Good traditional country pub. Even better when combined with a long walk in the spectacular scenery round Barbondale.
8 locals recommend
Barbon Inn
Good traditional country pub. Even better when combined with a long walk in the spectacular scenery round Barbondale.
The Plough
A65Great gastropub on the main way to / from the Lakes.
The Highwayman
Pub and restaurant. Very close.
World famous, excellent, prices to match. Booking essential - we haven't been yet... but we are told that the taster menu is a great way to enjoy the gastronomic adventure!
71 locals recommend
L'Enclume
Cavendish StreetWorld famous, excellent, prices to match. Booking essential - we haven't been yet... but we are told that the taster menu is a great way to enjoy the gastronomic adventure!
Whoop Hall Inn
Very close. Great for drinks, food can be mixed but many visitors greatly enjoy it.
Good European cuisine and lively atmosphere on most evenings. Worth booking.
16 locals recommend
Avanti bar & restaurant
57 Main StGood European cuisine and lively atmosphere on most evenings. Worth booking.
Good pub with fantastic food - both at the bar and in the adjacent restaurant.
Restaurant at The Sun Inn
Good pub with fantastic food - both at the bar and in the adjacent restaurant.
The crossing point cafe
7 Market SquareGreat cafe with good food.
Lunesdale Bakery
50 Main StGreat bakery, great cafe.
Silverdale is a lovely part of the Lancashire coast. This cafe is absolutely brilliant.
8 locals recommend
Wolf House Gallery
Lindeth RoadSilverdale is a lovely part of the Lancashire coast. This cafe is absolutely brilliant.
At the end (or beginning!) of a lovely walk by Elterwater, this place is a must to visit. Amazing food in the restaurant and an interesting gift shop too.
66 locals recommend
Chesters By The River
At the end (or beginning!) of a lovely walk by Elterwater, this place is a must to visit. Amazing food in the restaurant and an interesting gift shop too.
Essentials
Cowan Bridge Stores
Excellent convenience store and a lovely coffee shop all in one!
Shopping
Fantastic supermarket with a great range of locally-sourced products and national brands.
12 locals recommend
Booths, Kirkby Lonsdale
Dodgson CroftFantastic supermarket with a great range of locally-sourced products and national brands.
Arts & Culture
Leck Gallery
An amazing art gallery just up the road!
Historic house with world-famous topiary garden. Also has a cafe and restaurant.
77 locals recommend
Levens Hall
Historic house with world-famous topiary garden. Also has a cafe and restaurant.
Parks & Nature
Gregareth Summit
The view down the Lune Valley from Leck Fell is possibly the world's best....
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Fantastic walking routes for all abilities.
A great gateway to exploring the Lake District. We particularly enjoy hiring a little motor boat and chugging up and down Lake Windermere.
150 locals recommend
Windermere
The PromenadeA great gateway to exploring the Lake District. We particularly enjoy hiring a little motor boat and chugging up and down Lake Windermere.
Not a place for beach towels and sun loungers. Nonetheless, this is a spectacular part of the Cumbrian coast. The sand dunes are wonderful and the landscape magnificent.
13 locals recommend
Roanhead Beach
Hawthwaite LaneNot a place for beach towels and sun loungers. Nonetheless, this is a spectacular part of the Cumbrian coast. The sand dunes are wonderful and the landscape magnificent.
Even if you are not a bird-watcher, it's hard not to fall in love with spending time in this Nature Reserve. And if you are....
42 locals recommend
RSPB Leighton Moss
Storrs LaneEven if you are not a bird-watcher, it's hard not to fall in love with spending time in this Nature Reserve. And if you are....
Everything Else
Kirkby Lonsdale
One of the UK's best market towns, with lots to see, do and buy!