Lake District Parks Gardens

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...

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...

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...

Townend

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

Townend is an...

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...

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...