Tag: windermere
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School Knott, Windermere
School Knott is a great little walk, offering beautiful views over Windermere Town and the lake. You can start this walk from Windermere or Bowness, but to keep it easy for little legs, we parked near Windermere Golf Club and did the 2.5 mile lollipop loop from there.
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Brockhole-on-Windermere
A new adventure playground has opened at Brockhole-on-Windermere (Feb-18). There’s plenty of things to see, do and enjoy here, including a nice cafe and lakeshore.
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Windermere’s west shoreline
Today we caught the ferry from Bowness on Windermere across to Claife Heights. We took a go kart, scooter and a bike, plus three kids aged 3, 5 and 6.
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Claife Heights Viewing Station & Far Sawry
Claife Heights Viewing Station (and cafe!) is such a fantastic, and family friendly place to explore. We caught the ferry across the lake, from Ferry Nab in Bowness on Windermere.
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Troutbeck – Brockhole Loop
3.5 mile loop from Town End in Troutbeck to Brockhole Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere
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Adelaide Hill & Millerground, Windermere
Adelaide Hill and Millerground, Windermere. This is a fantastic short and easy circular route (sorry not easily for pushchairs). Park for free on the A592 at GR 404987 on OS map OL7. You’ll see two National Trust signs. Take the path to Adelaide Hill. Up the hill to a magnificent view over the lake and…
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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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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 