Windermere Local Attractions

When exploring the Lake District you will find there aren't enough hours in the day or days in the week. You will find charming towns and villages, visit castles and stately homes, or have some family fun at the many events taking place all year round. Whatever the weather, there is something for everyone.

There are many opportunities for walking in the area. Local walks such as Orrest Head and School Knott offer stunning views of Lake Windermere, Coniston Old Man and the Langdale Pikes. Also available nearby are local stables for horse riding and trekking, golf courses, mountain bike hire, and fishing. The area is also ideal for bird and wildlife watching in spectacular scenery.

Some of England's most famous writers made the Lake District their home; William Wordsworth at Grasmere, John Ruskin at Coniston, Beatrix Potter at Hawkshead.  You can visit their houses and many other historic buildings such as Levens Hall and Holker Hall which are famous for their beautiful gardens. The fine 15thC church of St. Martin's is picturesquely set back from the road by a lovely approach festooned with trees and plants.   

The Beatrix Potter Experience in Bowness is a few minutes walk from Invergarry.

If you enjoy boats there is no better place than Lake Windermere. The Lake is just a short walk away and offers everything from rowing boats to jazz dinner cruises. Coniston Water and Ullswater lake are just a short drive away.