Jontti's Guidebook
The Fells
Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is one of the most northerly hills in the English Lake District. It has six separate fell tops
Elevation: 868 m
Blencathra
Blencathra, also known as Saddleback, is one of the most northerly hills in the English Lake District. It has six separate fell tops
Elevation: 868 m
Catbells is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwentwater within three miles of the busy tourist town of Keswick.
Elevation: 451 m
Catbells
Catbells is one of the most popular fells in the area. It is situated on the western shore of Derwentwater within three miles of the busy tourist town of Keswick.
Elevation: 451 m
Helvellyn is the highest point of the Helvellyn range, a north–south line of mountains to the north of Ambleside, between the lakes of Thirlmere and Ullswater.
Elevation: 950 m
Helvellyn
Helvellyn is the highest point of the Helvellyn range, a north–south line of mountains to the north of Ambleside, between the lakes of Thirlmere and Ullswater.
Elevation: 950 m
Skiddaw mountain is the sixth-highest in England. It lies just north of Keswick and dominates the skyline in this part of the northern lakes.
Elevation: 931 m
Skiddaw
Skiddaw mountain is the sixth-highest in England. It lies just north of Keswick and dominates the skyline in this part of the northern lakes.
Elevation: 931 m
Sightseeing
Historic house and gardens and hosts to marmalade competitions and classic car rallys
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Aira Force Wasserfall
Popular waterfalls and tea shop
Enjoy a leisurely cruise or pick-up on a circular walk of the Lake
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Ullswater Dampfer
Grisedale BridgeEnjoy a leisurely cruise or pick-up on a circular walk of the Lake
Historic Hall and gardens with very popular cafe serving local produce
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Askham Hall
Historic Hall and gardens with very popular cafe serving local produce
Woodland Walks
Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.
It has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District.
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Whinlatter Waldpark
Whinlatter PassWhinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.
It has unrivalled views across Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick. It is also home to the longest purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Lake District.
This forest in the heart of the Lake District World Heritage Site, offers an unrivalled day out for everyone
Breath-taking views, stunning artwork and endless forest trails. Explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back
Grizedale Forest
This forest in the heart of the Lake District World Heritage Site, offers an unrivalled day out for everyone
Breath-taking views, stunning artwork and endless forest trails. Explore the forest on two wheels, foot or horse back
Pub Food & Drink
Good local food and drink. Particularly busy at the weekends often with live music. Hosts the Greystoke beer festival and is very popular with the locals.
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The Boot & Shoe Inn
GreystokeGood local food and drink. Particularly busy at the weekends often with live music. Hosts the Greystoke beer festival and is very popular with the locals.
Award winning, locally sourced produce from the Lowther estate. Booking essential at the weekends.
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George and Dragon
Award winning, locally sourced produce from the Lowther estate. Booking essential at the weekends.
Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
Scenic beer garden, guest ales and good food.
Horse and Farrier
Top pub food and friendly service
Cafe Scene
Great views, seating outside and a way of supporting the local village community. Also a great stop off when using the old railway line to and from Kesswick
Threlkeld Coffee Shop
Great views, seating outside and a way of supporting the local village community. Also a great stop off when using the old railway line to and from Kesswick
Just about as quirky as it gets. Check out the puppet theatre
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Upfront Gallery & Coffee Shop
Just about as quirky as it gets. Check out the puppet theatre
Priest's Mill Caldbeck
Church TerraceOne of a kind for arts, crafts, wools, fair trade and food.
Great location to admire Ullswater and the surrounding area. Extensive menu. Always busy during the summer season.
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Granny Dowbekins Tearooms
Great location to admire Ullswater and the surrounding area. Extensive menu. Always busy during the summer season.
The cafe alone is worth the visit, however here you’ll find lovely walks, cycle paths, gardens and tree swings. The estate also boasts the largest timber play area for children in Europe and bike hire is available on-site.
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Schloss und Gärten von Lowther
The cafe alone is worth the visit, however here you’ll find lovely walks, cycle paths, gardens and tree swings. The estate also boasts the largest timber play area for children in Europe and bike hire is available on-site.
Mill Yard Cafe
Friendly cafe tucked away in the Eden Valley.
Saddleback’s
Low FarmSupremely tasty coffee and snacks with a seat on the village green.
Little Salkeld Flour Mill
Wholesome, organic, homemade food
Bistro
Casual bistro style restaurant serving locally sourced produce.
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Four & Twenty
42 King StCasual bistro style restaurant serving locally sourced produce.
Asian
Magnificent views, spa treatments and located in the heart of Borrowdale for excellent walking, cycling and other leisure activities.
Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant
Magnificent views, spa treatments and located in the heart of Borrowdale for excellent walking, cycling and other leisure activities.