Location: Grasmere
Top Things to do in Grasmere
What to do and see in Grasmere, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Grasmere is a village and tourist destination in the centre of the English Lake District. It takes its name from the adjacent lake, and has associations with the Lake Poets. The poet William Wordsworth, who lived in Grasmere for 14 years, described it as "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found."
Restaurants in Grasmere
1. Easedale Tarn
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5.0 based on 721 reviews
Reviewed By katiemF7715XW - Crook, United Kingdom
This is a great walk up the side of Sour Milk Ghyll to Easedale Tarn, it is a beautiful peaceful place, the path takes you straight up to the tarn, it can be steep in places and when it has been raining it can be a bit boggy under foot
2. Helm Crag
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5.0 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By davidbF4980XR - Corby, United Kingdom
Decided to do Helm Crag walk as its reviews were encouraging, so we set off up the lane opposite the bookshop this is located on the main road on right hand side , drive most of the way through village there is a signpost for toilets by bookshop or park in village and walk up main road , we did this, so walk up the lane they says Easedale tarn you will come to a signpost that says Easedale tarn and Helm Crag (lamb and lion walk ) turn right here and follow road until you come to footpath to mountain on right hand side, then it’s uphill all the way , now we’re not the fittest but the climb isn’t too bad but it does open up your lungs by the time you get to the top , there are a few spots on way up to take in the stunning view and when you get to the top you’re rewarded with stunning views, there is a grassed area to rest and picnic , note there is two summits lion and lamb a few meters apart so lion first then moved on to lamb , on descent we followed on over lamb you can see footpath from summit forks some meters ahead , so descend and when you get to fork , take right hand track through fern this is a very pleasing descent zig zagging down mountain until you come to a tarmac road follow down until you come to rocks at road junction to stop cars going up to farm turn right here and follow road back to Grasmere you’ll come out onto lane by goody bridge , yay your back , took about 3 1/2 hrs we were slow due to the wife holding us back but you could do in 3 I’m sure , thoroughly enjoyed though may be stiff as a board in the morning ???????? .
3. Sourmilk Ghyll
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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. Great Rigg
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Alcock Tarn
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom
This is a medium hike of about 4 miles. Its medium because of the ascent and terrain. Good boots are a must. Light waterproof clothing is recommended. Ensure you take water and energy bars or kendal mint. A good place to stop is at the small waterfall for a 10 minute break. Easy path to find. Mobile phone reception is good to aid you however an OS map is also a must. Anyone of reasonable fitness can enjoy this hike, not walk.
6. Wordsworth Daffodil Garden
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By BethJ750
The garden was developed to help raise funds for the maintenance of the church next door. Wadsworth and his family are buried here among the wild daffodils, hydrangeas and many other perennials.
