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Ullswater

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

The largest lake in the north east of the Lake District National Park. Ullswater provides an excellent base for walks, including the popular ascent of Helvellyn from Glenridding. The Ullswater steamer plies the lake from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. on the western shore is Aira Force, the most popular waterfall in the Lake District. more details ...
Glenridding, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Ullswater
Attraction Type: Countryside - Lake
Location: Ullswater can be accessed from the M6, junction 40 at Penrith. The A592 runs down the western shore of the lake and allows access from Windermere and Ambleside to the south.
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Ullswater Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Aira Force - 2.7 miles (Countryside) High Force Waterfall - 2.7 miles (Countryside) St Andrews, Dacre - 3.9 miles (Church) Dalemain - 4.4 miles (Historic House) Brothers Water - 5.2 miles (Countryside) Mayburgh Henge - 6.8 miles (Prehistoric) King Arthur's Round Table - 6.8 miles (Prehistoric) Clifton Hall - 6.9 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Pooley Bridge - 3 miles away Glenridding - 4.1 miles away Penrith - 7.3 miles away Rydal - 10.2 miles away Edenhall - 10.7 miles away Watendlath - 10.9 miles away Keswick - 11 miles away Grasmere - 11.1 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Ullswater

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mell Fell View - 4.5 miles from Ullswater Penruddock, Cumbria Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £225

Broad Ing Cottage - 5 miles from Ullswater Tirril, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

Cragside Cottage - 5.7 miles from Ullswater Troutbeck, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

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Nearest Hotels

Macdonald Leeming House - 0.8 miles from Ullswater Watermillock, Cumbria Stay from: £99.00

Sharrow Bay - 1.1 miles from Ullswater Howtown, Cumbria Stay from: £200.00

Brackenrigg Inn - 1.7 miles from Ullswater Watermillock, Cumbria Stay from: £35.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Gowbarrow Lodge - 0.7 miles from Ullswater Penrith, Cumbria From: £110.00

The Brackenrigg Inn - 1.8 miles from Ullswater Penrith, Cumbria From: £38.00

The Royal at Dockray - 3.3 miles from Ullswater Penrith, Cumbria From: £45.00

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Pooley Bridge
Tourist Information Centre
The Square
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA10 2NW
Tel: 017684 86530
Email: pooleybridgetic@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Seasonal opening
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