| Things to do in the Lakes |
| From Langdale View Guest House you can take several picturesque walks. Within 30 minutes you can reach the spectacular view from Orrest Head - considered to be one of the most perfect viewpoints that the Lake District can offer. Other walks will take you to School Knott, Brant Fell, Biskey Howe (10 mins), tumbling waterfalls at Millerground and Sherrifs Walk. The shores of Lake Windermere are 5 – 10 mins walk away from our door. |
| For a more leisurely view of the surrounding fells wander down to the Lake and take a cruise on one of the traditional lake steamers. Alternatively, should you wish, you could opt for one of the local mini-coach operators to collect you at the door for one of their half or full day tours. |
| Endless possibilities await you during your stay at Langdale View Guest House from strolls around the Lakes and picturesque villages to pic-nics by cascading waterfalls, relaxing cruises on the four larger lakes, rugged mountain peaks to conquer, historic haunts from stone circles and Roman Forts to Bobbin Mills and Stately homes, steam trains and slate mines. |
| The beautiful and varied scenery would take a lifetime to explore giving endless variations to your days out. There are longer walks either from Langdale View or from other areas of Cumbria, the Western Dales or Hadrian's Wall country. In fact the whole of the North West is within easy reach of Windermere. |
There are plenty of other interesting things to do if you want a change from the fell tops |
Curlew Guided Walking |
Mountain walking and hiking vacations in England - Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall. Guided rambling, trekking and outdoor breaks |
Boat trip on Windermere |
The best way to see Windermere all year round. |
Steam Boat Museum |
A unique and historic collection of Steam and Motor Boats. |
Blackwell Arts and Crafts Movement House |
Designed by M H Baillie Scott. Completed in 1900 at the crossroads of Victorian design and modern architecture. A real gem. |
Townend, Yeoman Farmers House |
A very fine example of 17th-century Lake District vernacular architecture. contains carved woodwork, books, papers, furniture and fascinating domestic implements. |
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction |
An indoor re-creation of the Peter Rabbit tales of Beatrix Potter |
Boat trip on Ullswater |
Beautiful scenery – combine a cruise and a walk. |
Dove Cottage |
Home of William Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808, |
Rydal Mount |
Wordsworth and his family lived here from 1813. |
Grizedale Forest |
High ropes course, 8 waymarked paths, 5 waymarked cycle trails, one all ability trail |
Levens Hall |
A homely stately home with topiary gardens and traction engines. |
Holker Hall |
Magnificent Hall, national award winning gardens and the Lakeland Motor Museum |
Beatrix Potter Gallery |
17th-century building once the office of Beatrix Potter's husband containing exhibition of her original sketches and watercolours. |
Sizergh Castle & Gardens |
Medieval castle surrounded by gardens including a particularly beautiful rock garden. |
Lakeland Miniature Village |
Cumbria's only miniature village - over 140 buildings made from local Coniston slate. |
Lakeland Motor Museum |
Over 30,000 motoring related exhibits |
Quaker Tapestry |
A delightful visual chronicle of Quaker life through the centuries |
Heaton Cooper Art Gallery |
Art Gallery and Exhibitions, Art Shop for all art materials, Original Paintings Fine Art Prints |
Boat trip on Derwent Water |
Cruises around Derwent Water throughout the year. |
Dalemain House |
Medieval, Tudor and early Georgian house |
Brantwood |
John Ruskin's home and gardens on the shores of Coniston Water. |
Ruskin Museum |
A celebration of Conistons heritage. Ruskin, the coppermines, slate, geology, lace and Donald Campbell. |
Boat trip on Coniston |
More Beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace. |
Rheged |
Europe's largest grass covered building and National Mountaineering Exhibition |
Cumberland Pencil Museum |
Fascinating – you wouldn’t believe what you didn't know about pencils. |
Cars of the Stars Motor Museum |
Museum of vehicles from film and television. |
Aira Force |
Dramatic walks and Aira Force waterfalls |
Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre |
An opportunity to meet Cumbria's most famous residents |
The Puzzling Place |
Optical art and illusions |
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway |
From the Lake District Coast to the foot of England's highest mountains, small steam engines haul trains through two of 'Lakeland's loveliest valleys' |
Honister slate mine |
At the head of the Honister Pass England's only Slate Mine. |
Muncaster Castle |
Historic haunted castle.and the World Owl Centre |
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill |
The famous herb garden is the largest collection of medicinal and culinary plants in the North |
Hadrians Wall |
The best known frontier in the entire Roman Empire |
Mini-Bus Tours
a great way to see a lot in a short time. Information on these can be found at :-
| www.parktours.co.uk |
| www.lakes-supertours.co.uk |
| www.mountain-goat.com |
Activities :-
| For walkers | www.lakedistrictwalks.com |
| For Guided Walks | www.cumbriatouristguides.co.uk |
| Kendal indoor climbing wall | www.kendalwall.co.uk |
| Hire a mountain bike | Country Lanes Bike Hire |
| Information about all outdoor activities in the Lake District. |
