Category: great views
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Orrest Head, Windermere
Orrest Head from Windermere town centre. OS map OL7 starting at GR414987 (route maps below). We parked for free in a lay by on the main road. To get to the parking, turn right from Windermere onto the main A591 and drive 100 mts, passing Windermere hotel on left and you’ll find a 2 hour…
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Tilberthwaite near Coniston
With an amazing weather forecast for Sunday, we were excited to get our walking boots on and get out there! We chose an adventurous walk round Tilberthwaite, over Coniston way. The kids love exploring and climbing and discovering caves, and this walk had it all! They even got to ford the stream at the top…
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Rydal Caves (from Rydal or White Moss)
One of our all time favourite family walks, Rydal Caves
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Sir John Barrow monument, Ulverston
Sunday afforded us some fantastic sunny weather, and we jumped on the chance to climb up to the “lighthouse” monument in Ulverston. Every time we drive past, my 4 year old asks if we can go up it, and today we finally said yes! We parked for free in the car park at Ford Park…
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Gummer’s How, Newby Bridge
This 1.5 mile return family walk allows you to summit Gummer’s How easily, offering fantastic views over Windermere.
Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District 