LAKE WINDERMERE

Beautiful Lake Windermere, the largest, deepest natural lake in the UK is sure to be a feature of your stay in Windermere. You will see the lake from many viewpoints locally including Orrest Head, School Knott and Brant Fell among others; check out our circular walks to all these beauty spots.

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You might be surprised to find out that the town of Windermere is not directly alongside the lake, but you can still reach its shores by foot.
 

• From Running Hare, you can walk to Millerground for a walk or even a dip.
   

• The Promenade at Bowness-on-Windermere is a popular way to visit the lake, have a wander and get an ice-cream or drink. It's about a 15 minute walk from the house.
   

• Take the scenic route to Bowness and enjoy a quieter walk by the lake at Cockshot Point, then head to Bowness Promenade and back into bustling Bowness.
   

• Take a boat trip on or across the lake, with a choice of starting and finishing points with Windermere Lake Cruises.
   

• You can swim in Lake Windermere and other lakes in the Lake District; to find out more about where you can go, how to keep safe and where to find a coach or group to swim with, visit the Lake District National Park page on Swimming.
   

• This wonderful map of Lake Windermere depicts a range of activities that can be undertaken in different parts of the lake. There is a laminated print-out in the utility room at Running Hare.

• There are outdoor activities centres in Windermere and Bowness offering a range of facilities, activities and tuition:

  • Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre

  • Brockhole on Windermere

  • Windermere Canoe & Kayaking

  • Glebe Park activities (not water-based), Bowness