Jenni's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Superb place if you have little ones to play on the climbing frames, Go Ape, mountain biking or just a stroll through the forest.
There is a lovely cafe with freshly baked cakes and scones.
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Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter PassSuperb place if you have little ones to play on the climbing frames, Go Ape, mountain biking or just a stroll through the forest.
There is a lovely cafe with freshly baked cakes and scones.
You can go for a picnic by the water's edge or even take a wild swim.
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Crummock Water
You can go for a picnic by the water's edge or even take a wild swim.
great place for a picnic and a wild swim. Lovely walk to the lake through defined paths and woodland walk
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Crummock Water
great place for a picnic and a wild swim. Lovely walk to the lake through defined paths and woodland walk
Great family walk around the lake - about 3 miles in a loop and end with a coffee and ice cream
Buttermere, Cockermouth CA13 9XA, Reino Unido
Great family walk around the lake - about 3 miles in a loop and end with a coffee and ice cream
Derwentwater
Boat Trips Keswick Launch Boat Trips
Parking nearby
Neighbourhoods
Here is the nearest shop - 1.5 miles from the cottage where you can find all your basics as well as artisan bread, ice cream, and freshly brewed coffee.
Visit Lorton Vale and Whinlatter Forest Park: Lorton Vale is a picturesque valley with stunning views and walking trails. Whinlatter Forest Park, located nearby, offers many activities including mountain biking, hiking, and nature trails.
Go hiking or walking: The area around Lorton offers some of the best walking and hiking trails in the Lake District. Popular routes include walking up to Grasmoor, Hopegill Head, and Whiteside.
Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle: This ancient stone circle is located just a short drive from Lorton and is one of the most important Neolithic sites in Britain.
Explore Cockermouth: This historic market town is located a few miles from Lorton and offers many attractions including the Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth Castle, and the Jennings Brewery.
Visit the Honister Slate Mine: Located just a few miles from Lorton, this working mine offers underground tours and activities like zip-lining and via ferrata.
Go fishing: Lorton and the surrounding area offers many opportunities for fishing, with lakes and rivers teeming with trout and salmon.
Take a scenic drive: The area around Lorton offers some of the most scenic driving routes in the Lake District. Some popular routes include driving around the Buttermere and Crummock Water loop, or driving up the Honister Pass.
Visit Keswick: This popular tourist town is located just a short drive from Lorton and offers many attractions including the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Derwentwater lake, and the Puzzling Place.
Go bird-watching: The area around Lorton is home to many species of birds, including buzzards, owls, and red kites.
Relax and enjoy the scenery: Lorton is surrounded by stunning scenery and is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and take in the views.
Lorton
Here is the nearest shop - 1.5 miles from the cottage where you can find all your basics as well as artisan bread, ice cream, and freshly brewed coffee.
Visit Lorton Vale and Whinlatter Forest Park: Lorton Vale is a picturesque valley with stunning views and walking trails. Whinlatter Forest Park, located nearby, offers many activities including mountain biking, hiking, and nature trails.
Go hiking or walking: The area around Lorton offers some of the best walking and hiking trails in the Lake District. Popular routes include walking up to Grasmoor, Hopegill Head, and Whiteside.
Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle: This ancient stone circle is located just a short drive from Lorton and is one of the most important Neolithic sites in Britain.
Explore Cockermouth: This historic market town is located a few miles from Lorton and offers many attractions including the Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth Castle, and the Jennings Brewery.
Visit the Honister Slate Mine: Located just a few miles from Lorton, this working mine offers underground tours and activities like zip-lining and via ferrata.
Go fishing: Lorton and the surrounding area offers many opportunities for fishing, with lakes and rivers teeming with trout and salmon.
Take a scenic drive: The area around Lorton offers some of the most scenic driving routes in the Lake District. Some popular routes include driving around the Buttermere and Crummock Water loop, or driving up the Honister Pass.
Visit Keswick: This popular tourist town is located just a short drive from Lorton and offers many attractions including the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Derwentwater lake, and the Puzzling Place.
Go bird-watching: The area around Lorton is home to many species of birds, including buzzards, owls, and red kites.
Relax and enjoy the scenery: Lorton is surrounded by stunning scenery and is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and take in the views.
Food scene
Embleton Spa Hotel
Great pub grub and spa and swimming pool
Bassenthwaite Lake Station. You can go for brunch, afternoon tea and even a murder mystery night if you pre-book to avoid disappointment
Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, Reino Unido
Bassenthwaite Lake Station. You can go for brunch, afternoon tea and even a murder mystery night if you pre-book to avoid disappointment
This is great pub grub by the log fire, worth booking a table
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Kirkstile Inn
This is great pub grub by the log fire, worth booking a table
Spa
Book in for high tea or a beautiful meal. If you like Spas this is a must with an infinity outdoor pool looking over the lake and the tranquil relaxing wellbeing rooms
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Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa in Lake district
B5291Book in for high tea or a beautiful meal. If you like Spas this is a must with an infinity outdoor pool looking over the lake and the tranquil relaxing wellbeing rooms