Best places: Things to dos in Applethwaite, United Kingdom

Information on local travel and walking/cycling routes, with books/guides for sale and exhibitions.

Panoramic views of Derwentwater & Bassenthwaite lakes from a clifftop with a bench & parking lot.

9-mi. glacial lake in the mountains with sailing & steamboats & a 20-mi. surrounding hiking trail.

Verdant mountain ridges with hiking trails & sweeping vistas ring this expansive, deep water lake.

Forested mountain park with walking and biking trails, plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre.

This large glacial ribbon lake features 18 islands, plus ferries & other boating activities.

👍👍 Wonderful, stunning view both of the lake and the countryside. Perfect way to follow the sunset and have a nice, not very long walk

👍👍 The Spirit of God is around you. In the air that you breathe. His glory in the light that you see and in the fruitfulness of the earth and the joy of its creatures. He has written for you day by day His revelation as he has granted for you day by day your daily bread.

Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.

Popular, rustic nature area with walks around a picturesque lake bordered by conifer woods.

Expansive hillside gardens featuring stunning landscaping & Victorian-style greenhouses.

👍👍 Lovely waterfall! The sound of the gushing water is quite noisy! Parts of the walk to the top are muddy and require suitable footwear. Some parts are by a steep drop to the rocks so not for the faint of heart 😆 absolutely beautiful even worth it to visit and take pictures from the bottom.

Set in the scenic Lake District, this popular, stunning waterfall offers nature trails & viewpoints.

With 30,000 exhibits from pedal cars to century-old electric cars, plus a recreated 1950s cafe.

👍👍 Absolutely stunning walk. Started from Dufton as advised by other reviewers and it was pretty easy to make the way up from there, especially as a solo walker. Would definitely do again as apparently there’s amazing rock formations and other sections I had to miss due to arriving too late in the day.

This serene retreat with manicured gardens & a stream offers trails, picnic tables & mini golf.

Forested recreation hub offering many cycling & walking trails, indoor/outdoor art exhibits & more.

Man-made cave on the site of a former slate quarry, with stepping stones leading to a dry interior.

Simple rooms in scenic castle grounds, offering free WiFi and entry into the gardens.

Scenic 70-ft. waterfall in a wooded area with a viewpoint & industrial heritage.