Base Brown has a height of 646 m (2,119 ft) and is a Wainright near the head of the Borrowdale Valley. It is the summit of the north east ridge of Green Gable and is flanked by the hanging valley...

Brandreth has a height of 715m (2,345 ft) and is a Wainright located between Great Gable and Haystacks in the Western Fells group. The summit is wide and interspersed with the remains of old wooden fences. Views are slightly obstructed...

Grange Fell has a height of 415 m (1,362 ft). It is a Wainright rising from Borrowdale valley and neighbors the villages of Grange and Rosthwaite. It has three main summits although the best view is generally considered to be...

Great Crag has a height of 450 m (1,476 ft) and is a Wainright located near the small villages of Rosthwaite and Stonethwaite. Half a kilometre south east of the summit is Dock Tarn a small mountain pool which is...

The great plateau of rock topped in terms of altitude by Scafell Pike stretches out in several directions and in the north-east ends a mile away in the rocky buttress of Great End. The upper slopes are a wasteland of...

Grey Knotts has a height of 697m (2,287 ft). It is a Wainright with a variety of unqiue features, all of which are found along the eastern side of the fell in the Borrowdale Valley. Raven Crag (also known as...

Haystacks has a modest height of 597 m (1,958 ft) but has become one of the most popular fells in the area. Wainwright chose it as the place where he wanted his ashes scattered. The northern face of Haystacks is...

Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900 and is regarded as one of the most beautifully situated houses in the Lake District. It enjoys the finest views over Coniston Lake and mountain views...

Solar-electric launches providing a low-pollution alternative for the discerning visitor. We serve 7 jetties around the lake offering a great service to walkers, cyclists, those visiting Brantwood or just requiring a gentle cruise in good company. We also run special...

Hawkshead Trout Farm is a well stocked lake where you can fish by boat or from the shore. It is suitable for inexperienced, intermediate and expert anglers. Tuition is available. Children enjoy feeding and caching their own fish. All visitors...

Green Gable has a height of 801m (2,628 ft); it is a Wainright and neighbour of its parent, Great Gable. The summit provides majestic sights through Ennerdale and Buttermere Valleys and a great perspective of Great Gable itself. The fell's...

Grizedale Forest has much to offer all ages and abilities: waymarked walking and cycling trails, orienteering courses, play area, café, bike hire, shop and visitor centre, picnic areas, 90 forest based sculptures, Go Ape high wire adventure course, 16 bunk...

The Hawkshead Grammar School is one of the oldest in the area and this integral museum is a fascinating visitor attraction for all those interested in learning more about the institution and the development of the locality. The museum...

Home to the Penningtons for 800 years, experience the wild splendour of over 70 acres of plants and trees from all over the world - largest rhododendron collection in Europe. Headquarters of the World Owl Trust featuring one of the...

The most beautiful train journey in England. Situated in the English Lake District this 15" Narrow Gauge Railway carries passengers from the old Roman Port of Ravenglass seven miles along the Eskdale Valley to Eskdale (Dalegarth) with a journey time...

The impressive remains of the Roman bath house at Ravenglass are among the most complete in Britain. Ravenglass was an important strategic port and naval base for the Romans. Established in AD130, the fort at Ravenglass was built at...

Swinside Stone Circle is considered to be one of the finest stone circles in Europe, if not the world. Fifty-five of the original sixty stones remain, and thirty-two are still standing. The setting is quite fantastic, with the hills and...