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Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.
Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.
Wray Castle
Find out about the history of Ambleside when you take a trip to Wray Castle. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.
Harrison Stickle
Explore the great outdoors at Harrison Stickle, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Grizedale Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Grizedale Forest, a lovely green space in Hawkshead. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Scafell Pike
- Coniston Water
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Dove Cottage
- Wast Water
- Muncaster Castle
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Rydal Mount
- Sizergh Castle
- Windermere Golf Club
- Wray Castle
- Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
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