Location: Kendal
Top Things to do in Kendal
Things to do in Kendal, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Kendal /ˈkɛndəl/, anciently known as Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish within the South Lakeland District of Cumbria, England. Historically in Westmorland, it is situated about 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Windermere, 19 miles (31 km) north of Lancaster, 23 miles (37 km) north-east of Barrow-in-Furness and 38 miles (61 km) north-west of Skipton. The town lies in the valley or "dale" of the River Kent, from which it derives its name, and has a total resident population of 28,586, making it the third largest settlement in Cumbria behind Carlisle and Barrow-in-Furness.
Restaurants in Kendal
1. Kentmere Horseshoe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By eswheeler8 - London, United Kingdom
A tough walk but well worth it for the views and enjoyment. We were lucky to have great weather and visibility meaning it was even better. We did it on a Saturday and while we struggled for parking in the small town of Kentmere (get there early to get a spot!) the walk definitely didn't feel busy, far from it. Would recommend lots of sun cream and water if you have a sunny day!
2. Tarn Crag
3. Mardale Ill Bell
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By robertmU5328DU - Carlisle, United Kingdom
We managed to put mardale Ill Bell on our list of climbed fells by climbing High Street first via Long Stile. We passed this cairn on our route down over the plateau top of High street towards nan bield pass and then down to the now submerged remnants of mardale village. A beautiful wild place where the mardale village fete was held for hundreds of years, just let your imagination go back to those times, wonderful!
4. Wreay Syke Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Come and meet our alpacas... We are based in the south of Kendal on the edge of the Lake District a UNESCO world heritage site and would love you to come and enjoy the experience of spending time with our fur babies. Take an alpaca for a walk, come and meet our herd at their home by booking a 'Meet & Greet' or we can bring our alpacas to you! Residential Care homes, schools, activity centres or party venues, the possibilities are endless. You will fall in love with these fluffy, inquisitive animals by the end of your visit and hopefully have learnt a lot more about them. Our walk is over The Helm to the south of Kendal, a public access hill with 360 degree panoramic views over Kendal and the surrounding Lakeland and Yorkshire fells. For people of any age and most abilities we offer a "Meet & Greet" at the alpacas home 5 minutes from J36 of the M6. Come and spend time with these quirky, inquisitive animals, feed them, enjoy their company. Go to our website for full details.
Reviewed By garygD5449BL
Execellent meet and greet with Alpacas,Jane was very knowledgable really good day out to meet fab animals????????????10 out 10
5. Scout Scar
6. Lake District National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Guided walks in the Lake District National Park
Reviewed By JenPCornwall
Driving through the national park en-route to Scotland....awesome terrain, fabulous lakes and views and just for the driving experience over the passes on the minor roads it was well worth the journey from CORNWALL!! If you are looking for a family holiday where every member can find something of interest and you can't make it to Cornwall then this is the place for you!
7. Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By firtreecott
We were made very welcome by a member of staff at the car park and then by another who was manning the cameras allowing us to see the young ospreys on the nest through their telephoto lens. The boardwalk was easy for people of all abilities and the moss itself was very interesting with loads of insect and bird life as well as unusual plants.
8. Harter Fell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By AJJP1 - Appleby-in-Westmorland, United Kingdom
I climbed this in September, after a gap of many years , but I’m a regular visitor to Haweswater Valley . It’s a great walk. The views are stunning.
9. Kentmere Reservoir
10. The Helm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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