Useful links

Useful Links for Your Stay in Glenridding & Ullswater

To help you make the most of your stay at Ullswater View, we’ve gathered together a selection of useful local websites covering activities, walking, transport, local attractions, restaurants and visitor information around Glenridding, Ullswater and the wider Lake District.

Local Information

• Lake District National Park
  Official visitor information for the Lake District National Park, including walking routes, local events, maps and travel advice.
• Visit Lake District
  Ideas for places to visit, things to do, restaurants and attractions across Cumbria.

Ullswater & Glenridding

• Ullswater Steamers
  Scenic cruises across Ullswater between Glenridding, Howtown and Pooley Bridge.
• Glenridding Sailing Centre
  Sailing, kayaking, canoe hire and watersports tuition on Ullswater.
• St Patrick’s Boat Hire
  Motor boat, rowing boat and self-drive boat hire on Ullswater.
• Ullswater Information
  A useful guide to the Ullswater area, including attractions, walks and local businesses.

Walking & Outdoor Activities

• Ordnance Survey Maps
  Useful for planning walking routes and exploring the surrounding fells.
• National Trust – Aira Force
  Information about the famous Ullswater waterfall and woodland walks.
• Rookin House Activities
  Outdoor adventure activities including horse riding, quad biking and archery.
• Go Ape Whinlatter
  Forest adventure courses and zip lines near Keswick.

Local Food & Drink

• The Travellers Rest
  Traditional Lakeland pub
• The Inn on the Lake
  Upmarket hotel open to non residents with spectacular views of the lake and fells.
• The Ullswater Inn
  Popular Glenridding pub and hotel with food and drinks overlooking Ullswater.
• The White Lion Patterdale
  Traditional Lakeland pub in nearby Patterdale.
• The Old Stamp House
  Award-winning restaurant in Ambleside.
• L’Enclume
  Michelin-starred dining experience in Cartmel.

Attractions & Places to Visit

• Wordsworth Grasmere
  Explore Dove Cottage and the life of William Wordsworth.
• Hill Top – Beatrix Potter’s House
  One of the Lake District’s most famous attractions.
• The Lakes Distillery
  Tours, tastings and dining near Bassenthwaite.
• Grasmere Gingerbread
  Home of the famous Lake District gingerbread.

Weather & Travel

• Mountain Weather Information Service
  Essential mountain weather forecasts for walkers and climbers.
• National Rail
  Train times and travel information.
• Traffic England
  Live road and travel updates.

We hope these links help you plan and enjoy your stay in beautiful Glenridding and Ullswater.