The Lake District

[Alohomora]

Hi everyone 🙋

I have never been to the Lake District and really fancy a visit. It will be for two weeks as it's quite a drive from us.

Despite spending a long time looking for the right place, I just cannot decide.

Ideally I would like somewhere overlooking a lake on a quiet park.

It will be 2a and 2 children aged 14 and 12. We are hoping to explore, walk, horse ride and maybe some watersports too.

Has anybody visited somewhere on a lakeside setting that they enjoyed? Would love to hear any thoughts and ideas.

Thank you 😁

[Feebee2]

Have a look around Ullswater. It's a quieter lake but with good water sport facilities. Also a lot of residential caravan sites around.
Just not quite as touristy.

[Princesa]

I like the Windermere area and can recommend a trip to Brockhole for the kids.

[scruffycharlie]

Ullswater is our favourite place in the lakes, very peaceful and has the lovely villages of Pooley Bridge and Glenridding at either end of lake.

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Princesa

I like the Windermere area and can recommend a trip to Brockhole for the kids.

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Brockholes is a great day out, if you pick the right day in the summer they often have open air plays etc going on (probably not this year though)

To the OP - the locals in the Lake District are currently quite hostile (for obvious reasons) to having people visit, so if you want to feel welcome I wouldn't be planning a trip until the country is properly "re-opened"

It is however a beautiful place and any of the lakes are great to base yourself around.

Ullswater/Windermere are the big hubs - so depends if you want other things or just a quiet chilled holiday

[swiper]

I would start my trip in Keswick, ( l live near here so I’m biased) lots of things going on here for all ages. Then work my way through all the other places. Finishing in maybe in Windermere.

( just a note, none of the water activities are available at the moment and I can’t see them opening any time soon, plus as above I don’t know when you are planning to come but things are a little strained for obvious reasons )

[Alohomora]

Hi everyone

Thank you so much for your replies which have been very helpful.

It is definitely next year we are planning for.

Thank you for your suggestions 😁

[JoS]

Originally Posted by scruffycharlie

Ullswater is our favourite place in the lakes, very peaceful and has the lovely villages of Pooley Bridge and Glenridding at either end of lake.

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We used to spend a lot of time in Ullswater, Pooley bridge and surrounding area. It is lovely and I just so wish I could go back.

[kk20]

Parkfoot campsite on Ullswater is good enough for a couple of weeks. You have enough onsite and local for 1 week plus you can have fun driving to ambleside along a great road. Aira force is a nice walk, the pony trekking up on the fell is nice. Plus it isn't as packed as windermere. You can restock in Penrith for cheap.

Im biased though as i live up the road from there on the way to Blencathra.

[JoS]

Originally Posted by kk20

Parkfoot campsite on Ullswater is good enough for a couple of weeks. You have enough onsite and local for 1 week plus you can have fun driving to ambleside along a great road. Aira force is a nice walk, the pony trekking up on the fell is nice. Plus it isn't as packed as windermere. You can restock in Penrith for cheap.

Im biased though as i live up the road from there on the way to Blencathra.

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So very envious. What an amazing place to live.