Top Things to do in Lake District
Top Hotels in Lake District
- 1. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 7. Riverside Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
Top 10 Waterfalls in Lake District, England
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or just enjoy a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery.
Restaurants in Lake District
1. Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By SGardiner494 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Walked to Stanley Ghyll from Dalegarth Station, there could be slightly better signs - I'm glad we had an ordance survey map as there are lots of walks, and it can be a little confusing exactly which path you need to take. A lovely walk up through the gorge, but it can be slippy in places as you climb. Take your time, and it is perfectly manageable. The last section to the actual waterfall is closed off due to risk of falling rocks, so you can't get a good view of the actual waterfall. It is still a good family walk, and not too busy.
2. Garrigill Ashgill Force
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 902davidl902 - Alne, United Kingdom
We watched a DVD about the North Pennines, and were intrigued by Ashgill Force, a waterfall that you can walk behind. We followed Paul Hannon's Walk 3 in his Country Walks around Alston, starting from the attractive central village green in the small village of Garragill. This short 3 1/4 mile walk starts by gradually ascending up the South Tyne valley alongside the attractive small steep sided river, leading onwards and upwards to end up in a steep sided ravine, with the splendid waterfall as the highlight. Unexpectedly there is a quiet road bridge that crosses over above the waterfall. This is a splendid natural beauty spot, a fairly easy but very rewarding walk to get to, with lots of photo opportunities along the way. The final waterfall of Ashgill Force is unusual, if you clamber round the faint track to its right, you are then able to walk completely behind the waterfall with care, and look out through a curtain of water, a memorable experience. There is then a separate higher route back with wider extensive views, a lovely circular walk highly recommended. we were lucky and had the main waterfall to ourselves, but in summer I suspect it is a more popular spot for a picnic stop.
3. Sourmilk Ghyll
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Regboo1961
We were in the lake taking part in a walk and swim weekend, this area and walk was fantastic, we had rain, hell-stones, and then sunshine ☀️ every time you think this is beautiful you turn a corner and it gets better!
4. Sourmilk Gyll
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The hike up this towering 800-foot waterfall is not for the faint of heart.
5. Aira Force
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,229 reviews
For 300 years visitors have been drawn here, where rainwater runs from the fells into Aira Beck and thunders in one 65-foot leap over the falls. Yet, Aira Force is much more than an impressive waterfall. A network of trails weaves its way from Ullswater lakeshore to Gowbarrow summit, passing towering Himalayan firs, rare red squirrels, woodland glades, picnic spots and views out across Ullswater. You can start your day in Glenridding and arrive by boat, taking in the sights of Ullswater Valley along the way, then stroll back to Glenridding through Glencoyne Park and along the lakeshore. Ullswater valley is truly breathtaking, with its beautiful lake nestled amongst towering fells. The epic scenery and relative underdevelopment compared to other areas of the Lake District gives Ullswater a secluded and tranquil feel.
Reviewed By stevesQ9601RS - County Durham, United Kingdom
Been here before, called again on a lovely Sunday afternoon, very busy, not many spaces in the car park. Free entry and car parking as National Trust members, a lovely 2 or 3 mile walk, different options, the various waterfalls were magnificent as is the local scenery and with spring blooming and the sun shining, a great way to spend an hour or so. Will return again on our next visit to Ullswater.
6. Rydal Hall Sculpture Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By litad552018 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Had a lovely walk through the woods - it was really exciting spotting the sculptures which blend in beautifully with the scenery. Loved the little woodland animal houses. Super idea and enjoyable for all ages.
7. Scale Force
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By S6705OQstephanier - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
This was a great spot on our hike. Also very secluded, we didn't pass many other hikers so you can visit it in peace
8. Aira Force
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By karenrS8880IC
All enjoyed our trip to see the waterfalls. Beautiful location and stunning views, lots of steps involved and had rained quite a lot so glad we all wore walking boots to avoid slipping. Finished with drink and cake - lovely morning. Definitely worth visiting!
9. Rutter Force
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By pellie2016 - Bradford, United Kingdom
Great little place to walk from. We walked on the beck to the pub in Hoff had a refreshing pint and walked back. It's possible to do a circular walk through Appleby from here
10. Moss Force Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Tad666
What an amazing Waterfall the highest in Cumbria and quite spectacular. I walk up to the base of the high fall but it was a little slippery with the spray as I said in the title it was in full force, but wouldn't want it any other way, I did most of my photography from the lower level which when you look up to this spectacle it is an absolute treat. Easy parking would imagine busy at some times of the year, and there are spectacular from the falls of the surrounding scenery.
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