Lake District & Cumbria Travel Guides

Ullswater and Aira Force

Dramatic walks around Aira Force waterfall, renowned in Victorian times as a beauty spot, provide one of the highlights of the Trust's...

Lake District Scenic Drive

Explore the stunning scenery of England's Lake District by taking the 35 mile drive from Buttermere to Hawkshead. The drive winds through...

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon

In Wasdale the Trust owns England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wastwater, which has impressive scree slopes. Almost the...

Hawkshead and Claife

The village, home to the Beatrix Potter Gallery, is surrounded by beautiful scenery, much of which is owned by the Trust. This includes 4 miles of...

Driving

The Lakes and East Cumbria region has excellent roads and motorways to the rest of the UK. The M6 is the main route to the Lakes and the A66 runs...

Flights

The Lake District & Cumbria has no regional airport. Manchester and Newcastle international airports are within easy reach for a range of...

Sizergh Castle & Garden

Originally built in the Middle Ages by the Strickland family, who still live here, this imposing house has an exceptional series of oak-panelled...

Grasmere and Great Langdale

The area of 4,925 hectares (12,170 acres) with 10 farms includes the protection of the famous Langdale Pikes. It also encompasses the popular...

Borrowdale

This is the location of the Trust's first acquisition in the Lake District, Brandelhow Woods, on the lakeshore. Total NT protection in...

Train Stations

Penrith Railway Station

Penrith station is in the Eden Valley, approximately one mile from the centre of Penrith, close to the northern...

Townend

Townend is situated three miles south of Ambleside and just a short distance from the picturesque village of Troutbeck.

Townend is an...

Trains

The Lakes & East Cumbria region the area has excellent local train services and links to London as well as the rest of the UK. The west coast...

Stagshaw Garden

The garden was created by the late Cubby Acland, Regional Agent for the Trust. It contains a fine collection of shrubs, including rhododendrons...

Coniston & Tarn Hows

The area looked after by the Trust covers some 2,695 hectares (6,660 acres) and includes 11 farms, the well-known Tarn Hows beauty spot with its...

Gondola

The original steam yacht <i>Gondola</i> was first launched in 1859 and now, completely rebuilt by the Trust, gives passengers the...

Transport Travel Guide

Windermere, Kendal, Penrith and surrounds are easy to travel to by car, train, plane or ferry.

Manchester and Newcastle international...

Ferries

Three ports are within easy reach of the Lake District & Cumbria region: Heysham, Newcastle and Liverpool.

Heysham Ferry Port...

Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill

In the foothills of the Pennines, with spectacular views across the Eden Valley, this tranquil garden, sheltered by ancient oaks and high...

Buses

Various public transport initiatives encourage visitors to use buses and other alternatives to private cars to try and reduce the impact of...

Coaches

Penrith coach station is opposite the train station, around one mile from Penrith centre. Keswick and the northern Lakes - Derwent Water...