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Cathedral Cave
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Be warned: make sure to plan your trip in advance! I've no idea where the nearest parking is but we cheated a bit (albeit unintentionally). We didn't see a no parking sign and continued down a dirt path where we parked opposite a gate - a 2 minute walk from the cave! It's a great place to go and exp...
4.90 (301 reviews)
(~9.39 km from centre)
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Loughrigg Fell
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Fairly steep but not overly challenging climb that takes about 20 minutes from the south shore of Grasmere, rewarded with a panoramic vista from the trig point at the summit. Great aerial views of nearby Grasmere and Rydal Water, with Windermere clearly visible to the south. I parked at Pelter Bridg...
4.90 (100 reviews)
(~7.61 km from centre)
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Orrest Head Viewpoint
Scenic spot
👍👍 Wonderful, stunning view both of the lake and the countryside. Perfect way to follow the sunset and have a nice, not very long walk
$$ $$
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
(~1.25 km from centre)
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Go Ape Grizedale
Outdoor activity organiser
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
(~9.07 km from centre)
5
National Trust - Tarn Hows
Tourist attraction
Popular, rustic nature area with walks around a picturesque lake bordered by conifer woods.
$$ $$
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
(~7.65 km from centre)
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Holehird Gardens
Garden
Expansive hillside gardens featuring stunning landscaping & Victorian-style greenhouses.
4.80 (807 reviews)
(~0.87 km from centre)
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Lake District
Swimming lake
👍👍 Fantastic place to visit.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England and is situated in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. It stretches approximately 10.5 miles long and is about 1 mile wide at its widest point. Windermere is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning bea...
4.80 (446 reviews)
(~3.48 km from centre)
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Latterbarrow
Tourist attraction
👍👍 An easy to medium walk. Suitable for families. Wear boots as it’s boggy in parts. One of the most panoramic views of the Lakeland fells.
4.80 (161 reviews)
(~3.83 km from centre)
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Windermere
Tourist attraction
👍 Prime attraction in Lake District. So many things to do. But really crowded due to its popularity. Personally I prefer more peaceful lakes in Lake District like Coniston waters or Derwentwater.
4.80 (56 reviews)
(~8.85 km from centre)
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Windermere and Troutbeck
Park
👍👍 I love this part of the UK.. its just as scenic as up here in scotland... also wonderful people and hospitality
4.80 (42 reviews)
(~0.57 km from centre)
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Grizedale
National forest
Forested recreation hub offering many cycling & walking trails, indoor/outdoor art exhibits & more.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
(~9.4 km from centre)
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Rydal Cave
Tourist attraction
Man-made cave on the site of a former slate quarry, with stepping stones leading to a dry interior.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
(~7.47 km from centre)
13
Stock Ghyll Force
Tourist attraction
Scenic 70-ft. waterfall in a wooded area with a viewpoint & industrial heritage.
4.70 (2K reviews)
(~4.86 km from centre)
14
Zip World Windermere
Outdoor activity organiser
Family activity center offering vertiginous rope obstacles for all ages high in the treetops.
4.70 (1K reviews)
(~1.65 km from centre)
15
Blackwell
Tourist attraction
Large, late-19th-century house full of furniture and objects by Arts and Crafts movement designers.
4.70 (706 reviews)
(~5.58 km from centre)
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Rothay Park
Playground
👍👍 Fantastic additions to the children's play area a few years ago, lovely wak through to loughrigg fell.
4.70 (487 reviews)
(~5.31 km from centre)
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National Trust - Townend
Tourist attraction
Living history in a National Trust stone and slate farmhouse, formerly home to the Browne family.
$$ $$
4.70 (417 reviews)
(~2.15 km from centre)
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Queen Adelaide's Hill
Vista point
👍 Little place suits family and children for a small walk. Not big anyway but good for 1-2 hours and you can both enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Windermere and children can go to the playground nearby. Definitely need to drive a car if you want to explore more places in Lake District.
4.70 (260 reviews)
(~1.39 km from centre)
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Brockhole on Windermere
Visitor center
Outdoor attraction with a range of activities, from mini-golf & zip-lines to kayaking & archery.
4.60 (3.6K reviews)
(~1.72 km from centre)