These
are innumerable – from major excursions, like a day trip to Blackpool, to
doing a little gentle gardening for us!
If
you have been out for the day and collected leaflets from attractions you have
visited, please feel free to leave them in the Old Cottage or Lake Cottage for others to
see.
Below
are some ideas for outings, some for good weather, some for bad, but either way
– ideas for families, couples and singles alike.Take your pick… some have links to their websites.
This village is situated at the other end of the
lake from Low Water End. It is about 5 miles from
L.W.E http://www.coniston-net.com
– The information sign for this is located at the
top of the drive to L.W.E.Follow the path down to
the steamer jetty and enjoy a gentle ride up the lake.There
is a choice of destination, one of which is to the
jetty where Donald Campbell’s memorial stone is situated.This
is where his boat, “Bluebird” was brought out of the
lake in 2001, followed by the body of the great man
himself later in the year.
4.75
miles south.
Has a post office and small general store.
Also, a very good bakery.
–This
market town is some 8 miles south of L.W.E.It is a
good-sized market town, market days being Thursday
& Saturday.The nearest large supermarket (Booths)
is just on the outskirts and has reasonable opening
hours.
–
(Continue past Ulverston) This is where the Lakes
meet the sea.A Victorian town with numerous facilities
for shopping and other leisure activities.
- Some
20 miles away.Takes about ¾ of an hour, traffic permitting,
to reach Bowness itself. The A592 is quite narrow
and windy in places – watch out for large vehicles
approaching.This is the main tourist centre.Plenty
of choice for eateries, pubs, clubs and souvenir shops.
Situated on the edge of Lake Windermere – the biggest
lake in the Country at 10.75 miles long.
The 10-mile an hour speed limit came into force
in 2005 which curtailed much of the waterskiing activies,
however children can ski at 10 mph. Wakeboarding is
another fast growing sport here too
featuring the actual cars from television and film,
such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the James Bond collection.
-Continue
up the hill from Bowness to reach the village of Windermere.
Slightly less touristy than Bowness.The famous Lakeland
Limited(cookware shop) -formally Lakeland Plastics
Ltd is situated at the top, near to the railway station.
– Another
market town that is very popular with the tourists.Plenty
of shops including Hayes
Garden Centre
– For an
alternative way to reach Bowness. Drive to Haverthwaite and take the steam train
to Lakeside, then one of the passenger steamers up to Bowness or even right up
to the north of the lake to Ambleside.You can, of course, catch these steamers from Bowness
Bay, and Ambleside too.
- Also located at Lakeside, this
is UK’s leading freshwater aquarium.
– Located in Ulverston and devoted to the comedy duo
as the name suggests.Stan Laurel was born in here
is 1890.
- Situated opposite Booths at Ulverston is Heron Glass
and Cumbria Crystal where you can watch the glass
being blown, moulded and baked into swans, mushrooms
and ornate vases etc.
The factory shop gives you the opportunity
to purchase gifts.
Definitely one for the kids.Located at Dalton In Furness, this great park gives you the opportunity to get really
close to the animals.>There are daily events, which show off the skills of the animals there, especially at feeding time.
-
Located at Newby Bridge, this is one of the best-preserved
genuine early 19th century working mills.1-mile
walk to the Lakeside steamer pier to catch the steamer
to Bowness.
-
There are two riding stables near by, one is Crook
Barn at Torver 015394 41088 and the other is Spoon
Hall in Coniston 015394 41008
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