The quiet serenity of Elter Water is the ideal place for contemplation away from the crowds, or for exploring on a day when the clouds have swept in and ruled out ascending to the heights. The name comes from Old...

Lingmoor Fell rises gently above the valleys of Langdale and Elterwater in a gentle ridge a little over a mile long. Easily climbed by even the least fit of walkers, it offers plentiful views, not least of the popular Langdale...

Managed by the National Trust in association with English Heritage, this site houses the well-marked remains of Ambleside Roman Fort. The fort was built in the 2nd Century and had large granaries, the foundations of which are still clear...

Claife Heights is an area of woodland owned by the National Trust, on the western shores of Windermere. It is a great spot for walking, cycling and wildlife. Wildlife prefers woods of a variety of species, made up of...

Colwith Force is, quite simply, a stunning waterfall, and forms part of the Colwith Circle walk. This is a very nice gentle walk and not too strenuous, with good views and plenty to see; there are even one or two...

The Wordsworth Trust was founded in 1891, to secure Dove Cottage ’for eternal possessions of all those who loved English poetry all over the world’. Today, visitors experience the tranquillity of a site of outstanding beauty in the heart of...

Situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Grasmere, the Grasmere Garden Village showcases everything associated with the central Lakes. From preserves made from local produce to outdoor clothing, the Garden Village stocks it all. There is also the...

Moss Eccles Tarn is just a short walk from Near Sawrey. It was here that Beatrix Potter spent many an hour fishing - from a rowing boat that can now be seen at the Windermere Steamboat Museum, having been...

Skelwith Force is a less-often visited waterfall on the River Brathay near to Ambleside. Though the waterfall is only about 15 feet high, it is an impressive cascade, especially after heavy rainfall when the roar of the water drowns out...

This woodland garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, a regional agent for the National Trust until 1973. It covers approximately 8 acres and offers a fine collection of shrubs, including many notable azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. Adjacent to...

Tom Ghyll is a stream a couple of miles north of the town of Coniston that features two waterfalls. A trail runs from the car park on the A591 along the side of the stream from the lower to the...

Wise Een Tarn is situated approximately midway between Near Sawrey and High Wray, in the National Trust’s Claife Heights region. This tranquil spot is easily accessible either on foot or by mountain bike, and would make a pleasant day out...