Spectacular Lake District Views
The Lake District is the most visited and scenic National Park in the UK, and if you are lucky enough to be visiting, you can enjoy some of the most fantastic views. 10 of our spectacular Lake District views include:
Windermere
Look out over Windermere from Bowness Jetty. Although Windermere is one of the busiest lakes, go around the side of the lake opposite the Glebe at Bowness, and walk out onto the jetty pointing northwards. A great view of the fills, the ferries and the small islands. Enjoy spectacular Lake District views from your Windermere spa hotel, as you sit in your hot tub suite.
Wasdale Head from Wastwater
Voted the best view in Britain, with Scafell Pike as a backdrop, visitors flock to see this incredible region of the Lakes. Spring is the perfect time to visit.
Tarn Hows
A man-made stretch of water, Tarn Hows offers one of the most popular flat walks in the Lakes, which is accessible by wheelchair. Beautiful views over the lake and breath-taking scenery make this walk worthwhile.
Bassenthwaite Lake
If you want to combine stunning views with a visit to the Osprey Watch Centre in Dodd Wood, you could well remember your visit for years to come. The Osprey, one of England´s rarest birds has been nesting in Cumbria for years and well placed webcams allow visitors to see the wildlife and the lake below.
Coniston Gondola
Coniston is home to the beautifully restored Gondola which transports passengers to historic Brantwood, former home of John Ruskin, famous social reformer. Coniston is also where Donald Campbell lost his life attempting the world Water Speed Record. Beautiful tarns and the Old Man of Coniston loom in the distance.
Borrowdale
Derwentwater is one of the picturesque lakes in the region, and if you head towards Friar´s Crag, you will reach the twin peaks known as the Jaws of Borrowdale. Enjoy stunning scenery from a choice of viewpoints.
Haystacks from Buttermere
Alfred Wainwright loved Haystacks so much that he arranged to have his ashes scattered there. Look over Sour Milk Ghyll to the right of the lake, and look out for the red squirrel who inhabits the area.
Ullswater
Stunning scenery around Ullswater keeps walkers returning for more of the same, and this is an ideal location for photographers. Take the Ullswater Ferry across the lake and look towards Kirkstone Pass and down to Pooley Bridge.
Grasmere
Hire a boat in front of the Fairy Café and enjoy fantastic views from Grasmere itself. Enjoy delicious snacks at the café afterwards, while watching the light dance over the water.
Rydal Water
Look over Heron Island and the ´Lion & the Lamb´ rocky outcrop perched on top of Helm Crag. Coleridge once lived in the white cottage on the other side of the lake, and it is easy to see why Rydal Water so inspired him.
If you are looking for somewhere special to stay in Cumbria, why not book a Windermere spa hotel with hot tub suites and spectacular Lake District views?