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The Surrounding Area
Grasmere, a charming village in the centre of the Lake District,
beloved of Wordsworth who worte of its lake, "the most loveliest
spot that man hath found".
 
- Grasmere lake with its gentle rowing boats.
- Dove Cottage - Wordsworth home from 1799 to 1808. It was here
where Wordsworth wrote much of his poetry: www.wordsworth.org.uk
- Rydal Mount - Wordsworth's home from 1813 to his death. Its
extensive gardens were landscaped by the poet.
- Grasmere's famous gingerbread shop: www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk
- Heaton Cooper studios: www.heatoncooper.co.uk
- Loughrigg Fell - with many many walks intertwining with each
other and panoramic views of Grasmere, Rydal Water, Windermere
and the rest of the Lakes
- Sour Milk Ghyll - a wonderous waterfall after heavy rain
- St Oswald's church - the final resting place of both William
and Mary Wordsworth
- Many places to eat, drink and shop.
- Grasmere is the perfect starting point for hundreds of walks
and bike rides
 
Keswick is at the heart of the Lake District, with mountains
to climb, lakes to explore and scores of attractions. Here is a small
selection near at hand:
For further information, please visit www.dokeswick.co.uk.
Ambleside is connected with many well known characters, including
John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter and Harwicke Rawnsley.
- Armitt library and museum which brings to life famous people
inspired by the Lake District: fp.armitt.plus.com
- Gift and outdoor shopping
- Zefferelli's cinema and pizzaria (including both blockbuster
and arthouse films):
www.zeffirellis.co.uk
- Stock Ghyll Force - a spectacular 70 foot waterfall with its
carpet of daffodils in the Spring
- Bridge House - one of the most photographed scenes in the Lake
District
- Superb cafes, pubs and restaurants serving high quality meals
(no visit to Ambleside is complete without an hour spent at Lucy's
on a Plate).
- Windermere Lake Cruises - ferries can be taken from Ambleside
to Bowness and Lakeside: www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
- Numerous galleries and studios
- Hundreds more walks
Hawkshead is still the same tiny village of higgledy-piggledy
houses, archways, and squares beloved by William Wordsworth and Beatrix
Potter. Cars are banned from the village, but there is a large car
park on the outskirts.
- Beatrix Potter Gallery
- Car ferry to Windermere and Bowness
- Nearby Grisedale forest with its woodland walks & bike trails
and its forest sculptures
- Hundreds more walks
The Old Man of Coniston, rises dramatically behind the houses when
seen from Coniston village. The village itself is a good centre
for walkers and climbers, and those wanting to investigate the Tilberthwaite
Slate quarries. Donald Campbell broke the water speed record on Coniston
Water in 1955, and was killed attempting to regain it again in 1967.
- John Ruskin's home - Brantwood: www.brantwood.org.uk
- The Ruskin Museum Lakeside launches (a superb way to reach Brantwood)
- Cycling round the lake Rowing on the lake
- Tarn Hows - one the of the Lake District's most famous beauty
spots
- Coniston Brewing Company, makers of 'Bluebird Bitter', CAMRA
Supreme Champion Beer of Britain 1998: www.conistonbrewery.com
- Spoon Hall Pony Trekking Centre
- Summitreks Adventure Services - Licensed Adventure Activities
including rock climbing, abseiling, aquasailing, canoeing, mountain
biking: www.summitreks.co.uk
- Paragliding School
- Fishing (licence needed)
- Shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Hundreds more walks
Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore
of Windermere, the Lake Districts longest lake (around 12 miles).
The Victorian influence can be seen everywhere - with large residences
built by wealthy businessmen in the late 19th Century, overlooking
the lake.
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