Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

Tag: Ullswater

  • Silver Bay, Ullswater

    Silver Bay, Ullswater

    Silver Bay on Ullswater, otherwise known as the “secret beach”, is an absolutely beautiful spot for a hot, sunny day.  The walk in from Patterdale is approx 1.5 miles, with stunning views out over the lake, Glenridding and the Helvelyn range.

  • Waterside House Campsite & Pooley Bridge

    Waterside House Campsite & Pooley Bridge

    We spent a couple of nights in the luxurious bell tent at Waterside House Campsite, just south of Pooley Bridge. We used the campsite as our base for our adventures, heading up to Angletarn Pikes on the first day and to Brotherswater on the second.   Not to mention swimming in Ullswater, right outside our…

  • Dunmallard Hill, Pooley Bridge

    Dunmallard Hill, Pooley Bridge

    If you wish to simply circumnavigate Dunmallard Hill, then go through the gate next to the large sign post and turn either left of right. This will take you all the way round and back to the car park. You can also follow the path that takes you to the top from here.

  • Lanty’s Tarn and Keldas, Glenridding

    Lanty’s Tarn and Keldas, Glenridding

    Lanty’s Tarn is a beautiful and accessible spot near Glenridding. Just beyond is the peak of Keldas, which has stunning views over Ullswater.

  • Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater

    Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater

    Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog. Gowbarrow and High Cascades, Ullswater.  We have also done this walk, and it offers amazing views over Ullswater and surrounding fells. Today was meant to be a short walk from High Cascades to Aira Force and back, but some how our new found confidence and…

  • Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater

    Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater

    Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog, Low Dodd and Scales Beck, Ullswater. Today’s walk started at Sandwick, which is about two miles past Martindale Church on the Howtown Road (Ullswater). The car park is small but not often used as most people start walks in this area from Howtown or the…

  • Hayeswater, Patterdale

    Hayeswater, Patterdale

    The walk up to Hayeswater in Patterdale is straightforward and fun, and perfect for a family walk. Park in Hartsop, less than 3 miles in total out and back.

  • Hallin Fell, Ullswater

    Hallin Fell, Ullswater

    Thanks to Lee Benson for another contribution to the Family Walks website. This is a fantastic starter fell for children. Today’s walk was up Hallin Fell and along some of the Ullswater Way to the Lowther Barn cafe. Hallin is the starting point for a lot of young walkers in the Penrith area as you…