Waterfalls The Lake District is blessed with a number of spectacular waterfalls, and many of them are fairly easy to access
St Bees Head Heritage Coast St. Bees is the only heritage coast between Anglesey and the Scottish border, indeed, it is the only sea cliff in all that area. The cliffs are dramatic, composed of striking red sandstone some 300 feet high, and affording excellent views north to Scotland and across to the Isle of Man.
The most popular waterfall in the Lake District. A footpath from the National Trust parking lot off the A592 leads through lovely woodland in a circular path to Aira Force and High Force, a pair of cascades totalling 65 feet in height. Foot bridges lead across the Aira above and below the falls, allowing some excellent views - mind the spray! Paths lead beyond the falls to Yew Crag more...
Glenridding,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Countryside - Waterfall Location: Footpaths from the National Trust parking lot on the A592 near the south eastern end of Ullstwater, just before the junction with the A5091 Google map OS Grid NY400209 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Nearest
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The most northerly major lake in the Lake District National Park. Bassenthwaite's major attraction is the stately home of Mirehouse and the old church of St Bega nearby. The lake is home to the vendace, a fish found only one other place in the UK. Good access to Skiddaw, Cockermouth, and Keswick. more...
Bassenthwaite,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
One of the most scenic areas of the Lake District National Park, the Borrowdale valley stands at the south end of Derwent Water. The River Derwent runs along the valley floor, and on all sides rise up dramatic fells. This glorious walking country, and immensely popular; not surprising given the vaariety of both easy and more difficult trails available.
Bowe Barn, Borrowdale Road Keswick,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England, CA12 5UP
A Lake District icon, the Bowder Stone is a 2000 tonne boulder precariously balanced on one narrow corner. The stone is 30 feet high and 50 feet wide, and it can be ascended via a slender ladder. The Bowder Stone is set in lovely woodland.
Grange,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Attraction Type: Countryside - rock Location: At the north end of Borrowdale, on the B5289 Keswick to Seatoller road at Grange. Parking in a National Trust parking lot, and a short, mostly level walk to the stone. Google map OS Grid NY255164 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Nearest
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One of the smallest lakes in the National Park, and one of the least visited. Most visitors to the area whizz past Brothers Water on their way over the Kirkstone Pass, but the lake is well worth a visit. Trails from Hartsop lead around the lake, past a medieval farmhouse and into the hills beyond. more...
Hartsop,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
A beautiful lake in heart of all that is best about the Lake District! Surrounded by some of the best walking country in the National Park, Buttermere has been a magnet for visitors since the Lakeland poets like Wordsworth first began to extol its beauty. There are popular walks along the lake and more vigorous walks to Red Pike and Haystacks, among other delights. more...
Buttermere,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in Lake District National Park. Coniston village is the main settlement along the lake. Above Coniston is the popular climb to the Old Man of Coniston. On the eastern shore is Brantwood, home of Victorian writer John Ruskin. The restored steam yacht Gondola take visitors up and down the lake in style, sailing from Coniston jetty. more...
Coniston,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
The larger sibling of popular Buttermere lake in the north west of the Lake District, Crummock Water is larger than its neighbour, and tends to avoid the crowds that throng Buttermere. On the western side of the lake is Scale Force waterfall, the largest waterfall in the Lake District at 170 feet in height. more...
Buttermere,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
The largest and most visited of the northern lakes, Derwentwater offers good boating activity, plus some of the most popular walks in the National Park. Just outside Keswick is Castlerigg Stone Circle, while to the south is Lodore Falls and Borrowdale, with access to Honister Pass and Buttermere beyond. more...
Keswick,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
A lovely woodland area rising above the eastern shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, the most northerly lake in the Lake District National Park. Dodd Wood stands opposite the historic house of Mirehouse, from whom the National Park leases the area. more...
A591,
Bassenthwaite,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England
Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens and natural woodlands near Ullswater in the glorious Lake District countryside. The estate, which is over 200 years old, was once the private residence of a local family and now combines the grace of a bygone age with modern facilities. The award-winning Regency … more >>
