Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

Tag: rainy day

  • Cautley Spout, Howgills

    Cautley Spout, Howgills

    Cautley Spout, England’s highest cascade waterfall, in the Howgills, is a fantastic, easy family walk. You can do the easy 2 mile flat (ish) out and back, or the harder 3 mile route up to the top of the falls themselves. Re-fuel at the quaint Cross Keys Temperance Inn at the bottom.

  • Fisherplace Gill, Thirlmere

    Fisherplace Gill, Thirlmere

    Fisherplace Gill waterfalls, above Thirlmere are absolutely beautiful.  And make for a perfect family walk starting from The King’s Head Hotel.  The walk is less than 1.5 miles in total, out and back. The terrain is a bit rocky, and can be slippy when wet, but is lots of fun for the kids to scramble…

  • Kong Adventure, Keswick

    Kong Adventure, Keswick

    Kong Adventure is perfect for the family in wet weather (even dry!) It has a hard play area, caves, indoor climbing, ice wall, a cafe and offers outdoor experiences too. We really enjoyed the family zone where the kids played for ages in the hard play and caves whilst we had a coffee!

  • Spout Force, Whinlatter

    Spout Force, Whinlatter

    We stopped off to have a look at Spout Force, just to the west of Whinlatter Forest.  This walk is best done when the leaves are not on the trees!  If you go up there in the height of summer you’re only likely to see a tiny slither of waterfall inbetween all the trees and shrubs.

  • Scale Force, Crummock Water

    Scale Force, Crummock Water

    Scale Force is a beautiful waterfall near Crummock Water.  It’s probably best seen before the tree foliage gets too thick, but it was still worth a visit today.

  • Alphabet Trail, Serpentine Woods, Kendal

    Alphabet Trail, Serpentine Woods, Kendal

    Today’s easy 1.2 mile walk is one you can do in the rain.  The Alphabet Trail at Serpentine Woods in Kendal gives kids and adults alike a sculpture adventure.  Don’t forget your wellies!

  • Hodge Close Quarry & Caves, Coniston

    Hodge Close Quarry & Caves, Coniston

    Hodge Close quarry and caves is certainly an adventure, for young and old alike It offers some amazing views of its massive water filled cavern, from both the top and bottom.

  • Colwith Force, Little Langdale

    Colwith Force, Little Langdale

    Colwith Force, Little Langdale is a beautiful, short easy walk to some amazing cascades and waterfall. Especially after heavy rainfall. The walk is less than 0.5 miles in total, there and back, and could easily be incoporated into other walks