Top Things to do in Lake District
Top Hotels in Lake District
- 1. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 2. Applegarth Villa Hotel and Restaurant (Adult Only)
- 3. Ambleside Salutation Hotel, BW Premier Collection
- 4. The Keswick Country House Hotel
- 5. The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
- 6. Ravenstone Manor Hotel
- 7. Riverside Hotel
- 8. Damson Dene Hotel
- 9. The Wordsworth Hotel
- 10. Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection
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Things to do in Lake District, England: The Best Forests
Cumbria's valleys and fells (as the low mountains are known) are home to idyllic villages, high moorlands and picturesque lakes. Literary buffs will enjoy Wordsworth's Dove Cottage (go in March to see daffodils), and if you've got kids in tow, visit The World of Beatrix Potter. Or just enjoy a leisurely drive through beautiful scenery.
Restaurants in Lake District
1. Lanthwaite Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Known for its red squirrel population, this scenic low-level walk area is a National Trust property.
Reviewed By 047harryj - Birmingham, United Kingdom
visted this in the evening for a walk and experience of nature. enjoyed the quite nature and view. you get to a lake after few mins walking from the car park and then keep walking next to the lake to enjoy the peacefull nature. the view is equally stunning
2. Grizedale Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Scenic forest located in England's Lake District that serves as a recreation center for hiking and mountain biking, plus an outdoor "art museum" with numerous sculptures scattered throughout the forest.
Reviewed By 758kristenc - London, United Kingdom
This place is fantastic! There are a huge range of activities and trails to explore - bikes to hire, a children's play area, informative staff, basic cafe, Go Ape centre, fabulous pottery and printmaking businesses, art displays, and gorgeous natural attractions. With four hard-to-please London teenagers, it was touch and go as to whether they would be entertained by a day in 'the outdoors' but we chose the orienteering course and they spent a fabulous couple of hours, getting somewhat lost, but then finding their way back. Super that you can bring your dog and let them off-lead. It's a beautiful place with well-marked trails and differing levels of challenge depending on your fitness/time-constraints. Parking isn't cheap (£8 for the day) but it is plentiful. We brought a packed lunch and enjoyed ice-cream/drinks only at the cafe. As in all these places, the food is average and overpriced, but at least there are options if you don't have enough with you! I thoroughly recommend the forest for a great day out (with or without dog and/or children). Had the children not got lost on the orienteering course, we could have done another walk and also a Go Ape adventure.
3. Whinlatter Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 752 reviews
Reviewed By 966lindag - Selkirk, United Kingdom
We went as a group of twelve - age range 11 months to 64 years and with a range of fitness levels. All had a great day out. We parked in the car park and visited three times in a week. Surprisingly, Wednesday was the busiest day by a long way! Some cycled the mountain bike tracks with two hiring bikes from the shop there, others walked the hiking tracks and the baby was pushed round the Zog trail by Granny! Siskins cafe is great and the outside is a lovely place to sit in the sun and recuperate with a coffee and tray bake. The adventure playground is large and spread out so doesn't feel too busy. No-one did the Go Ape this trip but it looked exciting. The views are stunning and we were blessed with a dry week. You need to be dressed for the weather and the activities but most folk I saw seemed to know what they were coming to. There is a local bus comes in if you do not have a car. A really excellet facility and well run.
4. Rydal Hall Sculpture Path
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By litad552018 - Southampton, United Kingdom
Had a lovely walk through the woods - it was really exciting spotting the sculptures which blend in beautifully with the scenery. Loved the little woodland animal houses. Super idea and enjoyable for all ages.
5. Dodd Wood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By MalcfromKent - Folkestone, United Kingdom
Top of the Dodd peak in Dodd wood is an excellent view of two lakes (Derwent and Bassenthwaite) The trail (green arrows) is well signed and gives a nice circular route to the peak and back. All very walkable tracks.
6. Giggle Alley
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By tompE1743GX
Visited the Japanese garden today with my family, very easy to get to (partly helped by the last review on here) very helpful :) Seems to have been tamed and trimmed back which was nice to see after seeing some of the older reviews on here. I would recommended suitable footwear as there are some slopes and slippy steps to climb but it is easily accessible, we took our toddler along and although he had to be carried up some parts he was able to manage a fair amount & loved Exploring the garden & surrounding woodland. All in all a lovely little walk & child friendly.
