Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

Tag: free parking

  • Stockghyll Falls, Ambleside

    Stockghyll Falls, Ambleside

    Stock Ghyll Falls, Ambleside. Today was the perfect day for it, wet and drizzly. The falls are in a forest, so you’re somewhat protected from the elements, and the rainfall makes for lots of water over the falls! Use OS map OL7. If you’re going to be less than an hour (we took 45 minutes…

  • Rydal Caves (from Rydal or White Moss)

    Rydal Caves (from Rydal or White Moss)

    One of our all time favourite family walks, Rydal Caves

  • Sir John Barrow monument, Ulverston

    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…

  • Gummer’s How, Newby Bridge

    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.