To help you plan a few excursions whilst visiting the Lake District & Cumbria we have compiled a short list of attractions to speed up your planning.
Tarn Hows A short walk from Hatter’s Cottage for one of the best views in Lakeland - a body of water surrounded by spruce, larch and pine conifers, circled by paths (suitable for wheelchairs) and dotted with grassy picnic spots
Hawkshead Village is a highly picturesque Cumbrian village which is fairly regarded as one of the show-piece villages of the Lake District National Park. The village possesses a timeless atmosphere and consists of a characterful warren of alleys, overhanging gables and a series of medieval squares...
Hill Top, enjoy the tale of Beatrix Potter - Hill Top is a time-capsule of this amazing woman's life. Full of her favourite things, the house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk.
Mountain Goat (incorporating Park Tours & Travel) offer a range of holidays and tours, both in the Lake District and Nationwide.
Lakes Supertours offer spectacular and informative Lake District tours including scenic and cultural attractions.
WalkingWays Guided walking in the Lake District Walking to suit everyone, walk the mountains and valleys of the Lake District with an experienced guide. Visit delightful places off the beaten track and enjoy wonderful scenery.
National Trust in the Lakes The National Trust is one of the largest land owners in the area and opens many of its interesting places to the public
Beatrix Potter donated much of her estate to the National Trust and the nearby museum in Hawkshead is a must see for everyone visiting the Lake District.
Lakelandcam A firm favourite with many visitors to the lakes, Tony updates his site daily with fresh images taken that day, a bit of a local celebrity after he appeared on the BBC's Country file
Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston Water is the oldest steam yacht in the North of England was built in 1859 by the Furness Railway Company and is now maintained and run by National Trust volunteers
Historic Sizergh Castle and Gardens Situated around four miles south of the town of Kendal, it is now owned by the National Trust, although a member of the Strickland family, who have been in possession of the house since 1239, still occupies their ancestral home.
Lifes a Beach A simple site of wonderful places to visit in Cumbria and the Lake District
Hatters Cottage
Hawkshead Hill,
Hawkshead,
English Lake District, Cumbria
Telephone: UK (44) 015394 36209
E-mail: mail @ hatterscottage.co.uk
To help you plan a few excursions whilst visiting the Lake District & Cumbria we have compiled a short list of attractions to speed up your planning.
