Eat and drink · Country Pub
The Masons Arms
Strawberry Bank, Cartmel Fell, Grange-over-Sands
Perched on Strawberry Bank with views over the Winster Valley that justify the winding single-track approach.
Nearby
The Punch Bowl
Gastropub & Inn, Crosthwaite££££
A characterful inn in the Lyth Valley, once also a blacksmith's, lovingly renovated by local owner Richard Rose. Refined but unfussy food, beautifully appointed rooms and a quiet valley setting a few miles from Windermere.
Lakes Aquarium
Family Attraction, Lakeside££££
A journey from mountain stream to ocean floor at the southern tip of Windermere. The otter feeding is a highlight for all ages.
Walks nearby
Easy · 2.0 km · 115 m up
Gummer's How above Windermere
About 30 minutes
The quickest big view of Windermere: a short climb from a free Forestry England car park to a trig point looking up the whole length of the lake.
Easy · 5.6 km · 175 m up
Brant Fell from Bowness
About 1 hour 30 minutes
A short loop from Bowness over Post Knott to the rocky top of Brant Fell, with one of the best views over Windermere, returning on the Dales Way.
Moderate · 8.3 km · 257 m up
Carron Crag trail, Grizedale Forest
About 2 hours
Grizedale's purple waymarked trail from the visitor centre to Carron Crag, the forest's highest point, with views to the Coniston fells.